Zack Wheeler Sets Phillies Record With 7 Straight Strikeouts

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler set a club record by opening his start with seven consecutive strikeouts, which included the 2,000th strikeout of his career. Wheeler struck out 11 batters over 5 2/3 innings, finishing his regular-season campaign with a 3.06 ERA across 27 starts as the Phillies closed in on a postseason berth.