Zack Wheeler Shines: Complete Game and Victory for the Phillies
In a dominant mound demonstration, Zack Wheeler threw a one-hit game, his first complete game since 2021, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Wheeler, who was named National League Pitcher of the Month in June, allowed only a solo home run by Austin Hays in the fifth inning. The right-hander struck out 12 batters and did not concede any walks, throwing 108 pitches on his way to the series victory for his team, which is in first place.Since returning from paternity leave on June 9, Wheeler has allowed only three earned runs in 40 innings.After the fourth inning, I thought ‘this has the chance to be a no-hitter or a perfect game.
Rob Thomson, Phillies Manager
Kyle Schwarber tied the game in the fifth inning with a two-out RBI double, and Bryson Stott gave the Phillies the lead in the eighth with a two-run homer against Tony Santillan (1-2). After Wheeler struck out Stephenson on his 100th pitch to end the eighth inning, J.T. Realmuto singled with one out. Stott followed with his sixth home run of the season, connecting on a fastball from Santillan.He was simply dominant. He had everything working: control, command. Everything was just great.
Rob Thomson, Phillies Manager
