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Wheeler Slams All-Star Snub Over Pitching Rule | Wilmington News
Zack Wheeler’s furious over being snubbed from the All-Star Game isn’t just about pride—it’s about feeling railroaded by a rule that punished his pitching schedule, despite his lights-out season: 2.28 ERA, 97 strikeouts in 14 starts. Initially passed over, he was later invited as an injury replacement but declined, calling it “BS” to be the “fifth option.” He respects the honor of All-Star status, which carries lifelong weight, but can’t stomach the idea that his calendar—not his stats—determined his eligibility. For Wheeler, it’s not about the game, but about fairness: hard work shouldn’t be…
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