Jesús Luzardo pitched his first career shutout. The Phillies expect more in October
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jesús Luzardo never pitched into the ninth inning over his first 149 career starts and had to block out the exhilaration he felt on the mound when he finally got that…
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo made history by pitching a first career shutout against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, September 7, 2026. The All-Star left-hander delivered a two-hit ball, striking out 12 batters with just one walk in the ninth inning. Luzardo, who had previously never pitched past the eighth inning in his first 149 career starts, received a standing ovation as he entered the game to a roaring crowd of 41,820 at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies' manager, Don Mattingly, confirmed that Luzardo would continue to be a key player in their upcoming series against the Braves, which could potentially close the division lead to four games.
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