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Cristopher Sánchez and Kyle Schwarber Lead the Phillies Past the Tigers 2-0
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 3 – Cristopher Sánchez pitched eight strong innings and Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer as the Phillies won the series and moved half a game ahead in the NL East.
- On Aug. 3 at Citizens Bank Park, Cristopher Sánchez pitched 84 pitches and the Phillies beat the Tigers 2-0.
- Making his first start for Detroit, Charlie Morton threw six innings, gave up one run, and recorded six strikeouts after being acquired at the trade deadline.
- Displaying remarkable efficiency, Sánchez kept his pitch count at 84 while surrendering five hits, striking out six and walking one.
- Sealing the win, Jhoan Duran pitched the ninth in order, helping the Phillies move into first place in the NL East by a half-game over the Mets.
- Following his solo shot, Schwarber is tied with Shohei Ohtani for the NL lead in home runs and hit his 15th off a lefty this season, matching his career high.
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Sánchez, Schwarber lead Phillies to series victory over AL Central-leading Tigers
PHILADELPHIA — Cristopher Sánchez pitched eight sparkling innings, Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer and the Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Sunday night. Philadelphia took two of three in the weekend series to move back into first place in the NL East, a half-game better than the New York Mets. Sánchez (10-3) surrendered five hits, struck out six and walked one. He allowed only one baserunner to reach third. Jhoan Duran handled the nint…
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sanchez pitched eight brilliant innings, Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th home run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Sunday. Philadelphia won two of three in the weekend series to move back into first place in the NL East, a half-game ahead of the New York Mets. Sanchez (10-3) allowed five hits, struck out six and walked one. He allowed only one baserunner to reach third base. Jhoan Duran pitc…
Henry Herald
Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenPhillies' Cristopher Sanchez dominates Tigers in shutout
Kyle Schwarber belted his 38th homer of the year and Cristopher Sanchez threw eight scoreless innings to help the host Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 victory Sunday night over the Detroit Tigers.
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