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Luzardo Dominates: Phillies Edge Reds 1-0
10 Jul
Summary
- Jesús Luzardo pitched seven innings, allowing only two hits and striking out 11 batters.
- Justin Crawford's single in the eighth inning secured the Phillies' 1-0 win.
- Luzardo ends the first half with an 8-4 record and a 3.52 ERA, ranking fourth in strikeouts.
Jesús Luzardo was dominant on the mound Thursday, pitching seven scoreless innings and striking out 11 batters against the Reds. He allowed only two hits during his outing, setting the stage for a potential shutout.
The Phillies clinched a 1-0 victory when pinch-runner Derek Hill scored in the top of the eighth inning, driven in by Justin Crawford's single. This crucial hit put Luzardo in line for the win, with Jonathan Bowlan and Jhoan Duran closing out the game.
Luzardo finishes the first half of the season with an 8-4 record, a 3.52 ERA, and 136 strikeouts in 110 1/3 innings. His performance places him fourth in the majors for strikeouts, underscoring his status as a key player.
