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Zack Wheeler Sets Phillies Record with 13th Consecutive Dominant Start

Wheeler’s April 2 performance against the Rockies included 10 strikeouts and a career-high 25 swings and misses, cementing his place in franchise history.

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Overview

  • Zack Wheeler broke the Phillies franchise record for consecutive starts with six or more innings pitched and two or fewer earned runs, reaching 13 such starts on April 2, 2025.
  • In his record-setting performance against the Rockies, Wheeler struck out 10 batters and recorded a career-high 25 swings and misses in a regular-season game.
  • Wheeler’s streak surpasses Dutch Leonard’s 1947 record of 12 consecutive starts meeting the same criteria, a milestone unmatched by any Phillies pitcher since 1912.
  • Since joining the Phillies in 2020, Wheeler has established himself as one of MLB’s most dominant pitchers, with a 2.93 ERA and a stellar postseason track record.
  • Wheeler attributes his success to fastball command and adaptability, allowing him to pitch deeper into games and maintain consistent excellence.