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Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies made history in a postseason game against the Atlanta Braves. He became the first pitcher in MLB history to record six strikeouts and allow zero hits through the first two innings of a playoff game. Wheeler's dominant performance continued as he struck out the side in the first inning and recorded a total of eight strikeouts in four innings. He also managed to keep the Braves hitless and scoreless through five innings, with the only baserunner reaching on an error. The Phillies led 4-0 heading into the sixth inning. Wheeler's strategy involved attacking the Braves with elevated fastballs, but he also showcased his versatility by getting Eddie Rosario to swing at a curveball. Overall, Wheeler's performance was impressive, and he exceeded the expectations for his strikeout prop, which was set at 5.5.
Zack Wheeler is through 5 no-hit innings in Atlanta 😳 No hits, no walks and EIGHT strikeouts so far 👀 https://t.co/UlhzeUCAip
Zack Wheeler is through five scoreless innings in Atlanta 💪 https://t.co/gmVjhjwoq7
Wheeler has allowed no hits or walks through five innings in 71 pitches, only Brave to reach base did so on an error. It's 4-0 Phillies headed to the sixth.
Zack Wheeler has eight strikeouts in four innings. Phillies' postseason record in a game is 10. https://t.co/UikYwYAvgj
A zero in the hit column for Zack Wheeler after five innings 👀 https://t.co/Rb27U6dkfQ
Zack Wheeler of the @Phillies is the first pitcher in MLB history to have 6 strikeouts and 0 hits allowed through the first 2 innings of a postseason game.
That's SIX strikeouts through two innings for Zack Wheeler 🔥 https://t.co/tkx6HrwBqK
Wheeler has struck out six of seven batters through two innings, the other reaching on a Trea Turner error. After that error to start 2nd, Wheeler struck out Ozuna looking at strike in the zone, and struck out d'Arnaud and Rosario swinging at pitches out of the zone.
Zach Wheeler's strikeout prop tonight was 5.5 He is through 2 innings and has 6 strikeouts ⛽️ https://t.co/I91NI5qORx
Zack Wheeler has gotten 10 swing and misses ... on 36 pitches. All six outs by strikeout. The plan, quite clearly, is to attack the Braves with elevated fastballs, but then he gets Eddie Rosario to wave at a curveball. Just nasty.
Zack Wheeler strikes out the side for a 1-2-3 first inning 🔥 https://t.co/HJ8cTqiTeZ