Mets rookie starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (7-4) did not receive enough run support as he took the loss Friday night against the Indians. The right-hander yielded three runs -- two earned -- on five hits and five walks while striking out e over five innings of an 8-1 defeat.

Wheeler has allowed two earned runs in each of his last three starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at home against the Nationals. He is 1-1 with a 5.56 ERA in two starts against Washington this season.