Zack Wheeler Dominates in Fourth Rehab Start with Nine Strikeouts

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Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler showed significant progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury during his fourth rehab start with Double-A Reading on Tuesday. Wheeler delivered a sharp performance, striking out nine batters while allowing three runs on four hits across 5.2 innings without issuing a walk. Following the outing, Wheeler praised Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. for his performance. The veteran right-hander continues to trend toward a return to the Phillies' rotation.