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Zack Wheeler on starting Game 5, 10/22/2022
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Zack Wheeler gets a 'pretty cool' chance to pitch the Phillies into the World Series at home
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Philadelphia Phillies - The Athletic
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Zack Wheeler - MLB Starting pitcher - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic
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Cardboard appreciation: 1981 Topps 1980 NL Championships
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Starters, stats and strikes, oh my! - The Athletic
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Oakland A's news: Rangers force ALCS Game 7 - Athletics Nation
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Zack Wheeler Could Join Exclusive Philadelphia Phillies Club With Win in Game 5 - Sports Illustrated Inside The Phillies
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