Zack Wheeler
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August 8, 2026
Fans six in third loss
Wheeler (10-3) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on seven hits and five walks over 5.1 innings as the Phillies fell 5-4 to the Blue Jays. He struck out six.
Analysis
A two-hour rain delay before the first pitch did Wheeler no favors. The veteran right-hander ended up throwing a season-high 116 pitches (72 strikes) as he battled to escape the sixth inning, and a 15-pitch at-bat against Nathan Lukes that ended in a single finally spelled the end of his night. The five free passes were also a season high for Wheeler, matching the total from his seven previous outings combined. He'll take a 2.69 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 132:28 K:BB through 110.1 innings into his next start, which is set to come on the road next week in St. Louis.
August 3, 2026
Goes two innings in shortened start
Wheeler didn't factor into the decision in Sunday's rain-shortened outing against the Orioles. He allowed just one hit while striking out three over two innings.
Analysis
While it was a brief day for Wheeler, who didn't return after the first rain delay prior to the third inning, it was still an encouraging showing for the right-hander after he gave up five runs on six hits in just three innings against Miami in his last outing. Overall, Wheeler is 10-2 with a 2.49 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 126:23 K:BB through 18 starts (105 innings) this season. He's currently lined up to face the Blue Jays at home his next time out, though the Phillies could potentially deploy Wheeler sooner, as he threw just 32 pitches Sunday.