Zach Wheeler and the Phillies defeat Nick Kurtz and the Athletics, 4-3. More From This Game; Philadelphia Phillies; Athletics; Zack Wheeler

Meanwhile the Phillies enter this game in the exact opposite position: they’ve won seven straight games and have a two-game lead atop their division. Their high-spending ways have paid off since they’re always in the race for the playoffs,

Diekman was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 30th round of the 2007 MLB Draft. He made his debut five years later in 2012, and was with Philadelphia until the 2015 trade deadline, when he was shipped to the Texas Rangers. More news: Longtime Giants Veteran Elects to Leave Organization, Head to Free Agency

Veteran reliever Jake Diekman, who pitched for 9 teams and was part of a no-hitter, announces his retirement from MLB after 13 seasons.