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Wheeler’s 14-K Outing and All-Star Snub | Philadelphia Phillies News
Zack Wheeler just blew the roof off the ballpark with a career-high tying 14-strikeout masterpiece, leading the Phillies to a 4-1 rout — only to be publicly snubbed by MLB for an All-Star replacement spot. Frustrated and vocal, he called the decision “BS,” blasting the league’s rule that blocks pitchers scheduled to throw that weekend from being selected — especially since the All-Star game is in Philly. He’d even pitch an inning on short rest just to be recognized, calling the rule unfair and punishing players for their regular schedules. His teammate Kyle Schwarber backed him up…
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