Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler went a career-high seven innings during Wednesday's 7-2 win at San Francisco, which prompted manager Terry Collins to hint the right-hander had the best start of his young career.
"That’s the best all-around stuff I’ve seen from him so far," Collins said, per the New York Post. "The ball had some good life today, really got in on some right-handed hitters. That was very impressive."
After going 1-1 with a 5.06 ERA in three June starts, Wheeler is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA in two July starts. Catcher John Buck said Wheeler's surge is because he is attacking hitters with his fastball.
"I know that was stirring in his brain the whole four or five days since his last outing and he put in the work," Buck said.