Zack Wheeler Dominates in One-Hit Complete Game

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler threw his first complete game since 2021, allowing just one hit—a solo home run by Austin Hays—and striking out 12 in a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Wheeler issued no walks, faced just one batter over the minimum, and became only the third Phillies pitcher since 1901 to pitch at least eight innings with a homer as his only baserunner. His outing continues a dominant run since returning from paternity leave, during which he has allowed only three earned runs across 40 innings. The game was tied until the eighth when Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer off Tony Santillan to give the Phillies the lead. Reds starter Chase Burns allowed one run over 4 2/3 innings, but Philadelphia’s late offense and Wheeler’s performance proved decisive. The home crowd gave Wheeler multiple ovations, and his effort strengthened his case to start the upcoming MLB All-Star Game.