Zack Wheeler fans first 7, sets franchise record

Capped climb from 1,997 to 2,000 strikeouts

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 231 min read

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🚨 7 STRAIGHT STRIKEOUTS TO START THE GAME 🚨 Zack Wheeler has set a new franchise record! https://t.co/E0gBzTbLvQ

What happened: Wheeler entered at 1,997 career strikeouts and struck out the side in the first to reach 2,000. He extended the run to seven straight to open the game, setting a new

Why it matters: The milestone made him the 96th pitcher in MLB history to reach 2,000 strikeouts. He is the 10th active pitcher in that group.

By the numbers: 7 consecutive strikeouts to start; 3 in the 1st inning from 1,997 to 2,000; 96th all-time, 10th active to milestone.

What to watch: Watch the final strikeout total and how deep the outing goes.

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@Phillies Sep 22, 7:40 PM ET

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