Zack Wheeler Earns Fifth Win With Six Shutout Innings
Zack Wheeler continued his impressive run with six shutout innings at the Dodgers to pick up his fifth win of the season. Wheeler wasn't as dominant as he had been in recent starts as he allowed five hits and four walks, but he was able to escape a couple of jams to keep the defending champs off the scoreboard. The 31-year-old right-hander has now completed six innings in 10 straight starts and is sporting a 1.61 ERA in that span with 92 strikeouts in 72 2/3 innings. On the season he's got a 32.4 percent strikeout rate and a 13.4 percent swinging-strike rate as he's turned into a matchup-proof ace for fantasy. The Nationals are the next victim lined up to face Wheeler.
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Zack Wheeler Strikes Out Seven In No-Decision
Zack Wheeler was strong in Tuesday's start against the Washington Nationals, going 6 ⅔ innings of two-run ball while taking a no-decision. Wheeler allowed five hits and a walk while striking out seven in this one. He was in line for the win when he exited the game, but a four-run ninth from the Nats erased that, even though the Phillies did end up winning 7-6. After a few shaky starts in mid-April, Wheeler has returned to his usual self in his last three starts. He now has a (2-1) record with a 3.48 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 57 strikeouts in 44 IP on the season. Wheeler's next start is scheduled for Tuesday on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Zack Wheeler Records Nine Strikeouts
Zack Wheeler was tasked with taking the ball against his former team on Wednesday. Wheeler didn't make many mistakes outside of giving up a two-run home run to Brett Baty in the second inning. The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing five hits, two runs, and striking out nine batters along the way. Sadly for Wheeler, the Phillies offense didn't do much as they ended up dropping this game to the New York Mets. Wheeler will take a 3.62 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and his league-leading 50 strikeouts into his next start against the Washington Nationals.
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Zack Wheeler Records 13 Strikeouts
Zack Wheeler was excellent on the mound during Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Wheeler gave up a two-run home run to Eric Wagaman, but was basically untouchable outside of that. He tossed seven innings, allowing five hits, two earned runs, and recording 13 strikeouts in the win. Wheeler hasn't been like himself lately, but hopefully this outing will help him get back on track. He'll take a 3.73 ERA with 41 strikeouts into his next start against the New York Mets. Fantasy managers have been given a few bad starts from Wheeler, but he remains a must-start in fantasy formats.
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Zack Wheeler Tagged For Four Runs, Handed First Loss
Zack Wheeler had another down day on Sunday and ultimately was handed his first loss of the season. Wheeler went six full innings against the Cardinals, allowing seven hits, one walk, and four earned runs in the 89-pitch outing. He recorded just three strikeouts, his lowest game total of the season and his fewest since recording a pair in a four-inning outing on May 12 of last season. Wheeler allowed 11 baserunners and five earned runs in his previous start, against the Braves. Through four starts in the young season, Wheeler is 1-1 with 28 strikeouts, a 4.07 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP. Wheeler should be able to right the ship in his next start. He is slated to face the Marlins at home on April 18.
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