Cristopher Sánchez gets 16th win with 6 solid innings as Phillies outlast Marlins 6-5
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez made history as the first player to record 16 wins in a season, thanks to a solid six-inning performance against the Miami Marlins. Sánchez struck out six batters without allowing any runs, contributing to the Phillies' narrow 6-5 victory. The win propelled the Phillies into the second NL wild-card spot, one game ahead of San Diego.
In the seventh inning, a controversial play saw Miami's Javier Sanoja hit a line drive that initially appeared foul but was ruled fair, bringing the Marlins within four runs. The Marlins continued to claw back, scoring two runs in the eighth inning, including Trea Turner's and Luis Arraez's RBI singles off Marlins starter Janson Junk.
Phillies closer Jhoan Duran sealed the game with his 27th save, giving up an RBI single in the ninth but retiring the next two batters.
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