Zack Wheeler is the Philadelphia Phillies’ starting pitcher against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, March 28.
Wheeler’s start on Opening Day will be his 28th career start against the Braves, the most of any opponent in his MLB career. He is 12-7 with a 3.18 ERA all-time against Atlanta.
Expectations remain high for Wheeler, who earned the highest average annual value ($42 million) for a contract extension in MLB history this past winter. He has led the league with a 19.3 fWAR over the past four years.
Wheeler can start the season by besting Atlanta ace Spencer Strider in a battle between two of the top NL Cy Young odds favorites.