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Luzardo Strikes Out 12 in 1st Career Shutout; Schwarber Homers in Phillies’ 1-0 Win over Braves

Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and allowed two hits in his first career shutout, while Kyle Schwarber supplied the only run with his 43rd homer.

  • On Monday, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo threw his first career shutout, leading the team to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Luzardo delivered a masterpiece in his 150th career start, throwing 109 pitches while allowing only two hits and striking out 12 batters against Atlanta.
  • In the eighth inning, Kyle Schwarber broke the scoreless tie by launching an MLB-leading 43rd home run 415 feet against reliever Didier Fuentes.
  • The victory allowed Philadelphia to split their four-game series with the National League East-leading Braves, maintaining pressure in the division race.
  • Philadelphia faces an effective 4.5-game deficit behind the Braves with 18 games remaining, beginning a three-game homestand against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
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Luzardo strikes out 12 in 1st career shutout; Schwarber homers in Phillies' 1-0 win over Braves

Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.

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NBC Philadelphia broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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