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Wheeler’s Fastball Fires But Walks Linger | Philadelphia Phillies News
Zack Wheeler battled through a mixed outing, tossing five innings while striking out batters with his blazing fastball—95-97 mph—but struggled with command, walking four and giving up a solo homer. Despite the shaky stuff, his first-pitch strikes kept the Marlins at bay until a late run. The Phillies’ offense erupted for four runs in the sixth, sealing their fifth straight win and pushing them to 69-58 in the wild-card race. With Wheeler’s recent winless streak and rising ERA, his return to dominance could be pivotal as the playoffs loom. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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