Following Zack Wheeler's gem against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies have struck out at least 11 opponents in each of their first five games.

Nights like Wednesday remind everybody why the Phillies signed Zack Wheeler to one of the most lucrative contracts in baseball history. Wheeler looked like the perennial NL Cy Young Award candidate he has become in a 5-1 victory over the Rockies at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zach Wheeler placed ninth on the recent ESPN Top 100 and second among starting pitchers. After finishing second in the National League Cy Young race last year, it is an expected high ranking for Wheeler.

Zack Wheeler dominated the Colorado Rockies last night striking out 10 batters across 7 innings. He allowed only 3 hits and caused 25 whiffs. The Phillies defeated the Rockies 5-1 to secure their second straight series win to open the season.

Following the game, the two-time All-Star praised Edmundo Sosa, who has stepped up for the Phillies early in the year. Speaking with the media, Wheeler labeled his teammate as one of his favorite players to watch, stating:

He could log a 13th straight regular-season start giving up two earned runs or fewer in at least six innings. He's already passed Cliff Lee and has his sights set on ol' Dutch Leonard.

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Zack Wheeler, the Philadelphia Phillies' star pitcher, signed a five-year contract in 2019 worth $118 million and extended it to $126 million in 2024.

Wheeler (1-0) earned the win over Colorado on Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out 10 batters over seven innings. Wheeler racked up an outstanding 25 whiffs in the outing,