Zack Wheeler, despite experiencing command issues for the second start in a row and relying heavily on fastballs, managed to limit the Los Angeles Angels to just one run over five innings. His performance helped the Philadelphia Phillies secure a narrow 2-1 victory, concluding their road trip with a series win and an overall record of 7-3. Wheeler's pitch count was high, with a total of 106 pitches across the innings, and he recorded 5 hits, 1 run, 1 earned run, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts, and 1 home run allowed. Following his exit, Matt Strahm took over in the sixth inning as the Phillies aimed to maintain their lead. Wheeler mentioned the routine this time was influenced by having more days' rest, although he wasn't as sharp.
https://t.co/nRjvg5AGsr “It was more just routine this time, having more days’ rest, just not being as sharp.” Zack Wheeler wasn’t in sync. He still allowed one run in a #Phillies win. From @PhillyInquirer ⬇️⬇️
For a second start in a row, Zack Wheeler overcame command issues, grinding through five innings in the Phillies’ 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels to secure another winning series and complete a 7-3 road trip. https://t.co/U30FIq7kpq
The Phillies overcame a rare shaky start from Zack Wheeler to narrowly beat the Angels and end their long road trip with another series win. https://t.co/Mx5JH1qALF
Matt Strahm will pitch the sixth for the Phillies. A lot of deep counts again today for Zack Wheeler, but he leaves with a 2-1 lead: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 HR, 106 pitches.
It was a grind for five innings for Zack Wheeler, who gave up one run despite working many deep counts. Heavy on fastballs. Pitch count by inning: 27, 22, 25, 14, 18. Bullpen will have to get last 12 outs. #Phillies leading 2-1 in sixth, looking for a series win and a 7-3 trip.