Phillies' Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through six innings against White Sox

Posted 7:59PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024

Philadelphia ace Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through six innings in Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox, and the Phillies lead 5-0.

Wheelerhas struck out seven, walked one and hit a batter. The White Sox hit just one ball out of the infield against the 33-year-old right-hander, Braden Shewmake’s flyout to right leading off the sixth.

Wheeler has thrown 57 of 81 pitches for strikes. He has not thrown a complete game since 2021, when he pitched three, including a pair of shutouts.

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