So, it was almost a reflex for Thomson to decide to give the ball to Wheeler on March 27 in Washington, the star righty’s second consecutive opening-day start. “He’s our guy,” six-time opening-day starter Aaron Nola said of Wheeler,

Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced on Monday what everybody already expected. Zack Wheeler will start on Opening Day on March 27 against the Nationals in D.C.

The Philadelphia Phillies have named Zack Wheeler as their Opening Day starter. He is getting the nod in the season opener for the second consecutive year.