Final Score: Mets 9, Phillies 0—Wheels in the Sky

Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY SportsZack Wheeler had a night for the history books, as he excelled on the mound and at the plate to help the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 at Citi Field. The victory secured a series win for the Mets and propelled them ahead of the Phillies for first place in the National League East.

Wheeler was simply spectacular in every facet of the game. He struck out 11 batters—including seven straight at one point—over seven shutout innings while scattering five hits. He also drove in the first two runs of the game with a second-inning double and added his first career home run in the fourth. He became the fifth Mets pitcher to hit a home run and strike out…