Luzardo was the third straight lefty starter, the upheaval of Wheeler having a start delayed and then Aaron Nola’s return lining up the southpaws. That’s not manager Rob Thomson’s preference. But in this odd series where all three got to face the same team, it worked beautifully.

PHILADELPHIA - Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler had a successful thrombolysis procedure to remove a blood clot in his right upper extremity by Dr. Paul DiMuzio at Thomas Jefferson Hospital on Monday, the Phillies announced. The club said further treatment and a subsequent timeline of recovery will be determined.

The Philadelphia Phillies announced pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent a successful surgery Monday and will return at a to-be-determined time.