Wheeler’s Struggles Raise Playoff Concerns | Philadelphia Phillies News

Philadelphia Phillies Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Zack Wheeler’s latest start sparked concern despite the win: five innings, two runs allowed, four walks — far from his elite form. The Phillies rallied to beat their opponent 6-4, extending their winning streak to five, but Wheeler’s recent struggles — including giving up runs with two outs in the fifth and failing to make it past the fifth inning — are troubling. His ERA has spiked, his walk rate jumped, and while his velocity was up, he looked fatigued. Still, the offense carried him, and the team remains hot — but the pressure is on Wheeler to reclaim his dominant self if they’re to make a…