As the Phillies continue on with the best record in baseball, keeping the status quo has revealed some advantages that might not have been apparent at first.
Jarred Kelenic hit a solo homer, rookie AJ Smith-Shawver worked 4 1/3 three-hit innings in his first start of the season and the Atlanta Braves topped the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Thursday.
Eloy Jimenez has been sidelined with another injury
Zack Wheeler pitched seven innings in the Phillies' sixth straight win, 5-2, completing the sweep of the Rangers.