Wheeler Reaches 2,000 Strikeouts in Phillies Win
Wheeler Reaches 2,000 Strikeouts in Phillies Win
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Wheeler said reaching 2,000 strikeouts was “really cool” and “special,” but acknowledged that he never expected to reach the milestone early in his career.
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Philadelphia entered the game with a four-game lead over Arizona for the final NL wild-card spot and held the tiebreaker over San Diego, though not Chicago, in the crowded playoff race.
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The Phillies’ fifth consecutive postseason berth would tie a franchise record established from 2007 through 2011, and Philadelphia could clinch as early as Sept. 23.
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Philadelphia regained the lead in the eighth after Milwaukee’s Garrett Mitchell tried to throw out Alec Bohm at third; the throw ricocheted off Bohm’s foot, allowing both Bohm and Luis Arraez to score.
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Wheeler’s seven consecutive opening strikeouts fell two short of Pablo López’s major-league record of nine, set in 2021; teammate Aaron Nola watched from the dugout after having tied the MLB record with 10 straight strikeouts in 2021.
Zack Wheeler joined an elite club on Tuesday night, striking out Brice Turang to reach 2,000 career strikeouts as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4. Athlon Sports reported that Wheeler became the 96th pitcher in MLB history and just the 10th active player to reach the milestone. The right-hander struck out the first seven Brewers he faced — a new Phillies franchise record — and finished with 11 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings.
Wheeler called the achievement "really cool" and "special," though he never expected to reach 2,000 strikeouts early in his career Delco Times reported. The victory moved Philadelphia closer to clinching a postseason berth for a fifth straight season, potentially as soon as Wednesday.
Wheeler's Historic Start Against Milwaukee
Wheeler dominated the Brewers from the first pitch. His seven consecutive opening-inning strikeouts fell just two short of Pablo López's major-league record of nine, set in 2021 Athlon Sports. Teammate Aaron Nola watched from the dugout — he had tied López's record with 10 straight strikeouts in 2021. Wheeler's dominant performance carried through 5 2/3 innings, racking up 11 total strikeouts.
Marsh's Bat Fuels Philadelphia's Offense
Brandon Marsh drove the Phillies' offense, homering and doubling while driving in three runs. In the eighth inning, Bryson Stott delivered the go-ahead RBI single after a throwing error helped spark the rally. A wild relay throw from Garrett Mitchell ricocheted off Alec Bohm's foot, allowing both Bohm and Luis Arraez to score and giving Philadelphia breathing room.
Phillies Edge Closer to Historic Fifth Straight Postseason
Philadelphia entered the game with a four-game lead over Arizona for the final NL wild-card spot and held the tiebreaker over San Diego in a crowded playoff race. A fifth consecutive postseason berth would tie the franchise record set from 2007 through 2011 Delco Times. The Phillies could clinch as early as September 23.
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