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Wheeler Leads Trio with Sub-2.2 ERA, Ten Wins

7/21/2026

Summary

Wheeler Leads

Kyle Harrison posted a 3.16 xERA and a 3.01 ERA over 17 starts as of March 30, 2026 at American Family Field.
Tarik Skubal recorded a 2.83 ERA, a 27.1% K-BB%, and 98 strikeouts in 82.2 innings over 14 starts.
Zack Wheeler logged a 2.13 ERA, a 2.65 xERA, ten wins, a 0.892 WHIP, and a 24.2% K-BB% through 15 starts.

Summary

Ashcraft Rescheduled

Pirates moved Braxton Ashcraft’s start from July 18 Guardians doubleheader to July 20 Yankees opener because of rain.
Ashcraft posted a 9-3 record, 3.43 ERA, 128 strikeouts and earned an All-Star nod, though officials worry about his innings load despite top-15 ranking and injuries.
Bubba Chandler, pitching July 21, leads walks (5.25 BB/9) and has 1.55 K/BB ratio.
Mitch Keller, pitching July 22, aims to recapture his 2.87 ERA after a July 9 three-run outing.

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Wheeler Leads

Kyle Harrison posted a 3.16 xERA and a 3.01 ERA over 17 starts as of March 30, 2026 at American Family Field.
Tarik Skubal recorded a 2.83 ERA, a 27.1% K-BB%, and 98 strikeouts in 82.2 innings over 14 starts.
Zack Wheeler logged a 2.13 ERA, a 2.65 xERA, ten wins, a 0.892 WHIP, and a 24.2% K-BB% through 15 starts.

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