Phillies Announce Win-Or-Go-Home Game 6 Starter

The Philadelphia Phillies have dropped two straight and are now on the ropes heading into Game 6 of the World Series against the Houston Astros. 

Rob Thomson and the Phillies will turn to Zack Wheeler for the start in Game 6 on Saturday in Houston.

Wheeler pitched in Game 2 of the World Series, where he saw a sharp dip in his velocity and ended up allowing five runs (four earned) over five innings of work.

I have no choice but to put all my faith in Zack Wheeler to send this to a game 7

— Max Mannis (@MaxMannis) November 4, 2022

Are the Phillies making the right call holding out Zack Wheeler for Game 6?

Is he even healthy? pic.twitter.com/ip3yz0AZB0

— Starting 9 (@Starting9) November 3, 2022

However, Wheeler is obviously the best option the Phillies have right now, and is a prime bounce-back candidate in what may be the biggest start of his career. 

The thirty-two-year-old had a fantastic season, posting a 2.82 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 163 strikeouts over 153 innings and 26 starts. He held a 12-7 record.

It's do-or-die on Saturday and it will be a must-watch game in what will be a loud atmosphere in Houston.

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