Former North Penn High School standout Justin Egner played on Sunday, May 18 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

Cristopher Sánchez will start for the struggling Philadelphia Phillies as they try to halt an eight-game losing streak against Chicago. The left-hander has posted strong numbers this season despite challenging outings. The game highlights ongoing issues with rotation depth for one of baseball’s oldest franchises.

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will make his season debut Saturday after recovering from shoulder surgery last fall. Manager Rob Thomson expressed optimism about Wheeler’s readiness as Philadelphia seeks relief from recent struggles.

Philadelphia Phillies president Dave Dombrowski remains optimistic despite his team’s slow start in April. He points toward past experiences overcoming poor beginnings as reason for confidence moving forward.