Phillies ace Zack Wheeler says back tightness that forced him from game has bothered him for weeks
Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Slocum]
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies right-handed ace Zack Wheeler left his start Tuesday night against Los Angeles after five innings with left low back tightness that has bothered him for weeks. Wheeler threw 76 pitches on a steamy night in Philadelphia and left with the Phillies leading 9-1. He allowed three hits, struck out seven and walked two. Wheeler allowed a solo home run to Cavan Biggio in the fifth inning. Wheeler was lined up to start for the Phillies this weekend and won’t be available for the National League staff in next week’s All-Star game. The major league-leading Phillies had a big league-high seven All-Star selections.
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