What happened: Zack Wheeler worked to 10 strikeouts. The outing came a day after he reached 2,000 career strikeouts.
Why it matters: Double-digit strikeout totals underline swing-and-miss form in late September. Rotation order down the stretch turns on starters carrying that form into October.
By the numbers: 10 strikeouts in outing; 2,000 career strikeouts; 96th pitcher in MLB history at mark; 10th active pitcher at mark.
What to watch: Wait for final line and decision to confirm where this start lands.