Zack Wheeler Pitches Four Relief Innings in Phillies Wild Card Loss

Philadelphia Phillies starter Zack Wheeler pitched four innings of relief in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves after the team opted not to start him on three days' rest. Wheeler gave up three hits and three walks, including a two-run homer to Ozzie Albies in the fourth inning that extended Atlanta's lead to 5-0. Wheeler had tested his readiness by playing catch before the game, but the Phillies ultimately suffered a 6-2 season-ending defeat.