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Luzardo's Gem: Phillies Shut Out Braves 1-0
7 Sep
Summary
- Jesús Luzardo threw a two-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts.
- Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 43rd home run for the win.
- Phillies cut NL East lead to four games with the victory.
Jesús Luzardo pitched a spectacular two-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts, marking his first career shutout in 150 starts. The gem was completed in just 1 hour and 51 minutes, with Luzardo throwing 109 pitches, 78 of which were strikes. This performance solidifies his value to the Phillies, who signed him to a five-year, $135 million contract in March.
Kyle Schwarber provided the game's only offense, hitting his MLB-leading 43rd home run in the eighth inning. The Phillies secured a 1-0 victory, enabling them to split their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves and reduce the NL East division lead to four games.
Atlanta's starter, Grant Holmes, also had a strong outing, striking out six batters over six innings and allowing only three hits. Despite loading the bases in the first inning, the Phillies failed to score. Braves slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. was met with boos from the home crowd after his walk-off homer the previous day.
The Braves are set to begin a six-game homestand with RHP AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound against Tampa Bay. The homestand will conclude with a three-game series against the Phillies.
