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Wheeler Melts Down: Four Homers in Rough Outing
25 Aug
Summary
- Zack Wheeler allowed eight runs and four home runs in four-plus innings.
- Julio Rodríguez hit a three-run homer, and Cal Raleigh homered twice.
- Wheeler's struggles included five walks, marking an unusual dip in performance.
Zack Wheeler faced significant trouble on Monday, giving up eight runs and four home runs in just over four innings pitched against the Mariners. The challenging start included a three-run homer from Julio Rodríguez and a two-run shot by Cal Raleigh in the first inning alone.
Despite a brief recovery, Wheeler's difficulties persisted. He issued three more walks, two of which were questionable. The fifth inning proved particularly costly as he allowed two more home runs, with Raleigh hitting his second of the game. This marked the third time in Wheeler's career he has conceded four homers and the eleventh time he has walked five batters, a concerning trend following a similar outing against the Jays three starts prior.
