Zack Wheeler reaches 2,000 career strikeouts in Phillies victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies achieved his 2,000th career strikeout during a 6-4 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on September 22, 2026. Wheeler entered the game needing three strikeouts and reached the milestone by striking out Brice Turang in the first inning. He recorded a total of 11 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings. The win brought the Phillies closer to clinching an NL Wild Card spot as early as September 23, 2026.
- •Wheeler's milestone strikeout came in the first inning.
- •He recorded 11 strikeouts and allowed three earned runs.
- •Philadelphia scored three runs in the eighth to secure the win.
- •Brandon Marsh contributed with a home run and three RBIs.
- •Phillies can clinch an NL Wild Card spot soon.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Zack Wheeler breaks silence on 'special' 2,000th strikeout
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies’ Zack Wheeler Reaches Career Milestone in Start vs. Brewers
"Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler reached 2,000 career strikeouts Tuesday night during a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park. Wheeler entered the game needing three strikeouts and reached the milestone by fanning Brice Turang to complete a strikeout of the side in the first inning. The achievement made Wheeler the […] The post Phillies news: Zack Wheeler breaks silence on 'special' 2,000th strikeout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler reached a new career milestone in his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The post Phillies’ Zack Wheeler Reaches Career Milestone in Start vs. Brewers appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 4:52 AMPhillies news: Zack Wheeler breaks silence on 'special' 2,000th strikeout
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler reached 2,000 career strikeouts Tuesday night during a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park. Wheeler entered the game needing three strikeouts and reached the milestone by fanning Brice Turang to complete a strikeout of the side in the first inning. The achievement made Wheeler the […] The post Phillies news: Zack Wheeler breaks silence on 'special' 2,000th strikeout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 1:59 AMPhillies’ Zack Wheeler Reaches Career Milestone in Start vs. Brewers
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler reached a new career milestone in his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The post Phillies’ Zack Wheeler Reaches Career Milestone in Start vs. Brewers appeared first on HEAVY.
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