The Championship Series is about to reach its climax and, the Phillies are shining brighter than others. In NLCS Game 5, the Phillies earned what they needed in this postseason. With the great lineup, one 33-year-old star has aced the season with his spectacular hits. Zack Wheeler’s outstanding performances throughout the season are exactly the thing, a team needs to go for World Series.
Game 5 of the series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks will always be the defining inning of the pitcher. As Phillies back-to-back lost Game 3 and Game 4. Wheeler, being the best, delivered the gem of the postseason with remarkable innings.
Wheeler’s Outstanding Performance, A Rising Trend In Baseball
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Zack Wheeler’s dominant performance led the Phillies to beat the D-backs 6-1 on a Saturday night. This has taken the Philadelphia Phillies to just one win away from the World Series. Wheeler’s spectacular inning in Game 5, 7 IP, 8 strikeouts, 1 earned run, has left fans and players amazed. This win by the Phillies gave them a lead of 3-2 in the Championship Series. The leading hero, the right-hander pitcher, held down the Arizona Diamondbacks for seven innings. Wheeler in the game did not give a single run until Alex Thomas came into the picture in the seventh inning. Zack Wheeler, being on a $118 million contract for five years, effectively proves his value to the team.
The postseason has been wonderful for the right-handed pitcher, Zack Wheeler. He had exceptional innings throughout, whether it was a Wild Card League with 6 2/3 IP, 8 strikeouts, 1 earned run, a Division Series 6 1/3 IP, 10 strikeouts, 2 earned runs, or a Championship Series in Game 1 6 IP, 8 strikeouts, 2 earned runs, he has shined brighter in this postseason and became a rising trend in the history of baseball.
Zack Wheeler this postseason 👇😮
NLWC Game 1: 6 2/3 IP, 8 strikeouts, 1 earned run
NLDS Game 2: 6 1/3 IP, 10 strikeouts, 2 earned runs
NLCS Game 1: 6 IP, 8 strikeouts, 2 earned runs
NLCS Game 5: 7 IP, 8 strikeouts, 1 earned run https://t.co/m5kCEjTWdA— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) October 22, 2023
Wheeler’s fans were awestruck while watching him in this postseason, and are eagerly waiting to watch him for the Game 6.
Fan Cheer In Wheeler’s Victory
The innings of Zack Wheeler in Game 5 and this whole postseason have left Phillies fans in the secured mind-state. Recently on Twitter, fans were showing their love towards Wheeler.
One Twitter handler commented his feeling, that for him, Wheeler is the best pitcher.
Best pitcher on the planet
— Vernon Token (@token_blood) October 22, 2023
While another user, sums up his feelings into a word, that expresses everything.
Ace. 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/Knyjcy2rcy
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) October 22, 2023
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Whereas, one has appreciated the pitcher for the last game.
He was dealing last night. Totally attacked the strike zone all night.
— Jeffrey Swarr (@mr_swarr) October 22, 2023
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Zack Wheeler has become a trend in this postseason due to his exceptional performances. Fans reactions were positive and they are eagerly waiting for Game 6.
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