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Wheeler Swats 3 HR Against Philadelphia Monday, September 17th , 1973 Mike Wheeler showed off his power as he launched three balls into the seats against the Philadelphia Quakers and sparked the Eagles to a win, 8-4. "I got some good pitches to hit and turned on them real good," he told reporters in the postgame interview. "I have always liked to hit at Monument Field." For the day, Wheeler collected 4 hits in 4 at-bats, scored 3 runs and had 6 RBIs. "He was instant offense today," Washington skipper Juan Placeholder said. "Mike really put on a show." Mike Wheeler hit a three-run home run off Arnold Jarry in the 2nd, hit a solo-shot off Arnold Jarry in the 4th, hit a two-run home run off Arnold Jarry in the 5th and singled in the 7th. This year, Wheeler is batting .600 with 9 hits, 3 home runs, 7 RBIs, no walks, .600 OBP and has scored 6 runs. |
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