Zack Wheeler Starting Game 1 Of Doubleheader Tuesday
Zack Wheeler is getting the start for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Washington Nationals. Left-hander Ranger Suarez was originally scheduled to start Monday night's contest before it was postponed, but the Phillies will pivot to Wheeler for Game 1, while Suarez will take the ball for the second half of the twin bill. The 33-year-old Wheeler is in the middle of another nice season, working to a 3.71 ERA in 22 starts. Additionally, Wheeler's 22.8% K-BB ratio ranks fifth among qualified pitchers, while his 4.3 fWAR is the best mark in baseball among qualified hurlers. The right-hander has certainly been a boon to fantasy managers, and he'll take on a Nationals offense that is tied for 24th with a .303 wOBA versus right-handed pitching this season.
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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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Zack Wheeler Records 10 Strikeouts
Zack Wheeler was excellent on the mound during Wednesday's start against the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander had seemingly no issues outside of Hunter Goodman's solo blast in the seventh inning. Wheeler tossed seven innings, allowing three hits, and striking out 10 batters in the 5-1 victory. To be fair, Wheeler did have a favorable matchup against the lowly Rockies lineup. He did what he needed to do and showed why he is the ace of this staff. We'll see if Wheeler has the same amount of success against a much stronger Atlanta Braves lineup in his next start.
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