Wheeler Snubbed from All-Star Game Despite 14-Strikeout Performance
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler voiced sharp frustration after MLB named three other NL pitchers as All-Star replacements, leaving him off the roster.
Zack Wheeler delivered a 14-strikeout outing in a 4-1 Phillies win over Cincinnati on Tuesday, tying a career high. Hours earlier, MLB had announced three NL All-Star replacements — Riley O'Brien, Jesús Luzardo, and Braxton Ashcraft — without including Wheeler. Wheeler, who carries a 9-1 record, called the omission 'BS' in postgame remarks. The snub is notable context given Wheeler is scheduled to pitch this weekend, which may have factored into the selection decision.
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