Zack Wheeler struck out 14 batters over 7 innings on July 7, 2026, posting the highest score in The Game Network Performance Index across all 16 games played that day.
Wheeler took the mound at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, allowing 1 earned run over 7 innings as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Reds 4-1. No pitcher in the majors struck out more batters on the day.
The 14-strikeout performance came with a full 7 innings of work and just 1 earned run allowed. Among all pitchers active on July 7, Wheeler's strikeout total stood alone at the top of the leaderboard.
The outing pushed Wheeler's 2026 season totals to 9 wins against 1 loss across 14 starts, with 98 strikeouts in 87.0 innings pitched. His ERA sits at 2.28 and his WHIP at 0.91. It is his second time posting the top pitching score in The Game Network Performance Index this season.