Wheeler rode his fastball in his Grapefruit League finale and held the Tigers to one hit in 5⅓ scoreless innings.
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto jokes with pitcher Zack Wheeler before Friday's spring training game against the Tigers at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater Fla.
“I tried to go a little more fastball-heavy, kind of what we do towards the end of every spring,” said Wheeler, who will start opening day. “Just kind of get the best feel I can for that before we get going. I tried to do that a little more today and just sprinkle in off-speed. It was good.”In an attempt to toughen against left-handed hitters, he incorporated a splitter that progressed enough that he will use it during the season.
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