Zack Wheeler allows eight runs in Phillies game against Mariners
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:51 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Zack Wheeler struggled in his start against the Seattle Mariners on August 25, allowing eight earned runs on nine hits over four innings. The Philadelphia Phillies currently trail 9-2 at the seventh inning, with Wheeler's ERA increasing to 3.40. This outing marks one of the worst performances of Wheeler's career, tied for the most earned runs allowed in a single game. The Phillies are expected to remain in an NL Wild Card position despite the setback in this match. The team's resilience will be tested as the game progresses.
- •Wheeler gives up eight runs on nine hits in four innings
- •Phillies trail Mariners 9-2 in the seventh inning
- •Wheeler's ERA rises to 3.40 after the game
- •This start ties for Wheeler's career high in earned runs allowed
- •Phillies remain in NL Wild Card contention despite the loss
- 5:51 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Zack Wheeler reveals what makes recent struggles so frustrating
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Zack Wheeler gets shelled by Mariners in 1 of his worst starts ever
"The Philadelphia Phillies have played fantastic baseball as of late. Unfortunately, one player who has struggled mightily in this recent stretch is star pitcher Zack Wheeler . He took to the mound against the Seattle Mariners on Monday, but his fortunes remained the same. The Mariners tagged Wheeler for five runs in the first inning. He finished […] The post Phillies news: Zack Wheeler reveals what makes recent struggles so frustrating appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Zack Wheeler has been one of the most consistent starting pitchers in MLB throughout his whole career, and even now that he’s 36 years of age , he continues to be good ol’ reliable for the Philadelphia Phillies. However, even pitchers of his caliber have off nights — even when facing the most inept offense in MLB in the Seattle Mariners. The […] The post Phillies news: Zack Wheeler gets shelled by Mariners in 1 of his worst starts ever appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:51 AMPhillies news: Zack Wheeler reveals what makes recent struggles so frustrating
The Philadelphia Phillies have played fantastic baseball as of late. Unfortunately, one player who has struggled mightily in this recent stretch is star pitcher Zack Wheeler . He took to the mound against the Seattle Mariners on Monday, but his fortunes remained the same. The Mariners tagged Wheeler for five runs in the first inning. He finished […] The post Phillies news: Zack Wheeler reveals what makes recent struggles so frustrating appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 4:13 AMPhillies news: Zack Wheeler gets shelled by Mariners in 1 of his worst starts ever
Zack Wheeler has been one of the most consistent starting pitchers in MLB throughout his whole career, and even now that he’s 36 years of age , he continues to be good ol’ reliable for the Philadelphia Phillies. However, even pitchers of his caliber have off nights — even when facing the most inept offense in MLB in the Seattle Mariners. The […] The post Phillies news: Zack Wheeler gets shelled by Mariners in 1 of his worst starts ever appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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