MLB wrap: Zack Wheeler impresses on the mound, at the plate in Mets’ win over Phillies

E.Jay Zarett

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MLB wrap: Zack Wheeler impresses on the mound, at the plate in Mets’ win over Phillies image

Zack Wheeler delivered for the Mets on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old right-hander pitched seven scoreless innings in New York’s 9-0 win over the Phillies at Citi Field. He allowed five hits, struck out 11 and did not issue a walk while throwing 105 pitches.

Wheeler also made an impact at the plate. He opened the scoring with a two-run double in the second inning and then added a home run in the fourth.

Todd Frazier belted a grand slam one inning later to help the Mets pull away.

Phillies starter Zach Eflin was charged with the loss after he surrendered four runs (three earned) in four innings of work.

Studs of the night

Andrew Cashner allowed one run over seven innings in the Orioles’ 9-1 victory over the White Sox.

Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig tallied three RBIs in his team’s 7-6 win over the Braves.

Duds of the night

Josh Bell was 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in the Pirates’ 2-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Indians reliever Neil Ramirez surrendered three runs in one inning of work against the Marlins. Cleveland fell, 3-1.

Highlights

Jose Quintana snags the comebacker.

This was not a close play at the plate.

What’s next

Marlins (7-16) at Indians (12-10) 1:10 p.m. ET — Cleveland will look to avoid a second straight home loss to Miami on Wednesday. The Indians were topped by the Marlins, 3-1, Tuesday and have now dropped three straight.

 

E.Jay Zarett