Jesús Luzardo pitched his first career shutout. The Phillies expect more in October

Philadelphia Phillies' All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo made pitching history on Monday as he pitched his first career shutout. Luzardo, who had only pitched 149 starts prior to this, went the full nine innings against the Atlanta Braves, striking out 12 and tossing a two-hit game. The win was particularly significant as it helped the Phillies cut the division lead to four games.

Luzardo expressed his satisfaction with the victory, stating that being relied upon by his team feels great. The Phillies manager, Don Mattingly, was confident that Luzardo would return to pitch in the ninth inning and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity.