The Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Championship Series, and they’ll be sending their ace Zack Wheeler to the mound for Game 1. Wheeler has been a key part of the Phillies success this season, and his presence in the rotation is a huge boost for the team.
Wheeler, who was acquired from the New York Mets in 2019, has been one of the most consistent starters in the league this season. He finished the regular season with a 3.47 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP, and he also struck out a career-high 119 batters in just 112 innings. His performance earned him his first ever All-Star selection.
Wheeler has been especially effective against the Diamondbacks this season, as he has allowed just one earned run in three starts against them. He has also struck out 22 batters in those three starts, which is an impressive feat considering the Diamondbacks have one of the best lineups in the league.
The Phillies will be counting on Wheeler to set the tone for the series, and he has the potential to be a difference maker. He has the stuff to shut down any lineup, and if he can continue his success against the Diamondbacks, then the Phillies will have a great chance of advancing to the World Series.
It should be an exciting matchup between Wheeler and the Diamondbacks, and it will be interesting to see how he fares against one of the best teams in baseball. The Phillies are hoping that Wheeler can lead them to their first World Series appearance since 2008, and he is certainly capable of doing so.
