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Wheeler Sharp In Final Tune-Up, Allows Just One Run

By Former Writers

June 13, 2013 2 Comments

zack wheeler 2Well, maybe Zack Wheeler just needed a vote of confidence from the front office, as he turned in a great performance on the heels of his promotion next week. Adam Rubin reported earlier in the day that Wheeler was on an 85-pitch count limit — and he made good use of all of those pitches. 52 out of his 85 pitches went for strikes.He allowed just one hit over five-and-two-thirds innings, a home run to Carlos Peguero, and two walks. He struck out seven and was pretty much dominant and in control the entire outing.

He walked Franklin Gutierrez before being lifted in favor in Jack Leathersich, who struck out Brad Miller to end the inning. His curveball and slider were on tonight, as if he had the adrenaline flowing the entire evening. His slider was working in the low-90’s, similar to Matt Harvey‘s, if my eyes didn’t deceive me. His fastball sat around the mid-90’s. He actually induced six groundouts over the course of the game, in contrast to one fly out.

The 51s would go on to lose the game, 11-0, as Gonzalez Germen was charged with seven earned runs in the late innings. Wheeler was charged with the loss, but I severely doubt he’ll lose any sleep over that.

Zack’s final line was: 5.2 IP, 1 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 1 ER, 7 K

There’s not much else to say at this point! Zack Wheeler is a talented pitcher and he will make his debut for the New York Mets next week, and we all wish him the best. I can’t explain how excited I am to see him take the mound for the MLB club — wearing the respected No. 45 to boot — and I think he’s going to try to make a name for himself that will last forever in New York City.

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