Cristopher Sánchez Becomes Baseball's First 16-Game Winner as Phillies Beat Marlins 6-5
Cristopher Sánchez allowed one run over six innings as Philadelphia moved into the second National League wild-card spot.
- On Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, Cristopher Sanchez became Major League Baseball's first 16-game winner, pitching six effective innings as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the visiting Miami Marlins 6-5.
- Sanchez, who signed a $107 million extension before the season, joined Hall of Famer Steve Carlton as the only Phillies left-handers to win 16 of their first 20 decisions in a single season.
- Bryce Harper recorded three hits while Derek Hill knocked in two runs; the Marlins rallied in the seventh inning after an unusual play led to the ejection of manager Clayton McCullough.
- The Phillies improved to 68-58, moving into the second National League wild-card spot one game ahead of San Diego, as closer Jhoan Duran secured his 27th save.
- Zack Wheeler is scheduled to start for Philadelphia on Tuesday night as the series continues against Miami.
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Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez’s picked up his 16th win of the season against the Miami Marlins. Per NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark, that is only the second time in franchise history a left-hander has won 16 of their first 20 decisions in a season. The last pitcher who did that was Hall of Famer […] The post Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez Matches Steve Carlton’s 50-Year-Old Feat vs. Marlins appeared first on HEAVY.
Cristopher Sánchez becomes baseball's first 16-game winner as Phillies beat Marlins 6-5
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six over six solid innings and became baseball’s first 16-game winner as the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Monday night.
Cristopher Sánchez earns MLB-leading 16th win as Phillies’ offense holds off Marlins
It didn't come easy, but Sánchez became the first MLB pitcher to earn 16 wins this season. Justin Crawford got the offense going as the Phillies secured their fourth straight victory.
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