Aug 8, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Aside from Zack Wheeler‘s stunning complete-game shutout on the day the Philadelphia Phillies officially retired Roy Halladay’s number, their marquee starter has struggled since the All-Star break.
Coming into Thursday’s start, he had allowed three or more earned runs in four of six starts. He’d allowed four earned runs in his last start before the break, too.