Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's second start failed to live up to the lofty standards of his first, as he struggled with his control in a 5-4 loss to the White Sox.
Wheeler surrendered four runs in 5 1/3 innings of work, on four hits and three walks. Wheeler was staked to an early lead when the Mets went up 2-0 in the first inning and again in the fifth when the Mets went up 3-2, but had to settle for a no-decision after blowing each lead.
Wheeler struck out just one batter and allowed a home run, the first of his major-league career. He threw 66 of 109 pitches for strikes in the outing.
Wheeler is 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA through his first two starts, but does have eight walks in 11 1/3 innings, with eight strikeouts. His next start is scheduled for Sunday against the Nationals.