Wheeler (9-6) picked up the win Tuesday after holding the Nationals to four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out five across 7.1 innings.
The Nationals made consistent contact, but Wheeler went the distance once again while receiving ample run support from his teammates. The right-hander has now completed seven or more innings in five of his last seven starts, and he leads the National League with 170 strikeouts. This has been the best season of Wheeler's career, as he owns a 2.57 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 23 appearances (22 starts); both would be career highs if he can maintain them. Next up, the 31-year-old is tentatively scheduled for a home matchup Sunday against his old team, the Mets.