Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo threw the first complete-game shutout of his career on Monday, defeating the Atlanta Braves 1-0 in a dominant performance, according to the game report. Luzardo needed only 109 pitches to lock down the victory, scattering two hits and issuing just one walk while racking up 12 strikeouts.
Luzardo’s Gem Leads Phillies Past Braves
According to MLB reports, Luzardo’s stellar outing marked his 14th win of the season in 19 decisions. He allowed only a single in the fourth inning and another in the eighth, maintaining control despite receiving no run support from his offense for most of the night. The victory brought the Phillies within four games of the Braves for the top spot in the National League East, per league standings.
Kyle Schwarber provided the game’s sole offense in the bottom of the eighth inning. According to game recaps, Schwarber capitalized on a mistake by Atlanta reliever Didier Fuentes, launching a 100 mph fastball 415 feet out to right field. The solo shot was Schwarber’s 43rd home run of the season, putting him ahead of Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 40 long balls.
Around the Major Leagues
In other American and National League action on Monday, several standout individual performances shaped the scores:
- Ewing led New York with three hits and three RBIs, while Canadian pitcher Jonah Tong struck out seven batters over five innings. For Miami, Graham Pauley hit a three-run home run.
- Red Sox 5, Angels 2: Adley Rutschman drove in the difference for Boston with a three-run home run, while starting pitcher Brayan Bello threw five scoreless innings in his first major league start since June. Moises Ballesteros collected three hits, including a home run, for the struggling Angels.
- Diamondbacks 5, Royals 4 (10 innings): Nolan Arenado delivered a RBI single in the 10th inning to cap a five-run rally for Arizona. Salvador Perez contributed three RBIs with a double for Kansas City in the top of the 10th.
- Brewers 4, Cubs 3: Chicago’s Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 41st home run of the season and stole his 34th and 35th bases, drawing closer to the historic 40-40 club. Jackson Chourio sparked a three-run eighth inning for Milwaukee with a two-run single.
- Tigers 5, Twins 4: Minnesota right-hander Joe Ryan took the loss in his return from a month-long absence, allowing three runs over four innings with seven strikeouts. Kevin McGonigle and Riley Greene homered for Detroit, with Greene driving in two runs.
- Padres 3, Nationals 2: Dylan Crews drove in both Washington runs with his 11th home run of the season. Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, and Manny Machado combined for eight of San Diego’s nine hits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pitches did Jesus Luzardo throw in his shutout?
According to MLB statistics, Jesus Luzardo threw 109 pitches to complete his first career shutout against the Atlanta Braves.
How many home runs does Kyle Schwarber have this season?
Kyle Schwarber hit his 43rd home run of the season during Monday’s game against Atlanta, according to league records.
How long did the Phillies-Braves game last?
The game finished in one hour and 51 minutes, making it the fastest game of the season according to league data.
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