Zack Wheeler has emerged as the most effective starting pitcher this spring for the Mets with another strong outing Thursday, this time against a Braves team using several starters.
Wheeler struck out just two in 5 1/3 innings and yielded five hits, including a first inning home run by Ernesto Mejia. He gave up both of his runs in the first inning, then blanked Atlanta over the next 3 1/3. He will likely start the second game of the season for the Mets.