Luzardo Strikes Out 12 in 1st Career Shutout, Schwarber Homers as Phillies Beat Braves 1-0
Jesús Luzardo threw the first complete-game shutout of his career, and Kyle Schwarber’s 43rd homer gave Philadelphia the only run.
- On Monday, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo threw his first career complete-game shutout, striking out 12 while allowing two hits to lead the team to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
- Kyle Schwarber broke the scoreless tie in the eighth inning with a 415-foot solo home run off reliever Didier Fuentes, marking his MLB-leading 43rd homer of the season.
- Schwarber's blast marked his 230th home run as a Phillie, surpassing Ryan Howard's franchise record for most home runs in a player's first five seasons with the club.
- Lasting just one hour and 51 minutes, the game became the fastest nine-inning contest in Major League Baseball this season, reflecting Luzardo's efficient command throughout.
- Philadelphia salvaged a 2-2 series split but remains four games behind the division-leading Braves with 18 games remaining, keeping pressure on the team's playoff positioning.
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thesportsleader.comJesus Luzardo’s first complete game helps Phillies earn split vs. Braves
Jesus Luzardo threw his first career complete game and Kyle Schwarber delivered the game's only run with his major league-leading 43rd homer to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 1-0 Monday afternoon.Luzardo (14-5) logged 1...
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