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Jesus Luzardo's struggles continue as Phillies drop another home series
TL;DR
Jesus Luzardo struggled again, allowing nine runs in 5.2 innings during the Phillies' 11-2 loss to the Cubs. This marks his third poor performance in four starts, highlighting ongoing issues within the pitching staff.
Key points
- Jesus Luzardo allowed nine runs in 5.2 innings
- Phillies lost 11-2 to the Chicago Cubs
- Luzardo has struggled in three of his last four starts
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo had a simple explanation for Wednesday night's home horror show.
In 5.2 innings, Luzardo allowed the visiting Chicago Cubs to generate nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits and continued the pitching staff's inconsistencies.
"I just didn't execute," Luzardo said after the 11-2 loss at Citizens Bank Park, as reported by The Morning Call.
Luzardo, who surrendered at least five runs in three of four starts, isn't the only one.
Burdened by up-and-down pitching, the Phillies (8-10) have dropped three of four home series this season.
They dropped three home series in all of 2025.
Phillies facing inconsistent pitching
Since signing a five-year, $135 million extension March 10, Luzardo opened the regular season with a 1.46 WHIP in 22.2 innings. He has 30 strikeouts and appears in no danger of losing his spot in the rotation.
"Everybody's going to have some bad outings," Phillies manager Rob Thomson said.
Emerging unscathed during the first two innings Wednesday, the Cubs yielded three runs in the third, two in the fifth on Nico Hoerner's home run and four in the sixth off Luzardo (1-3), whose earned-run average ballooned to 7.94 after four starts.
With the Phillies off Thursday, Taijuan Talker (1-2) also possesses an elevated ERA (7.36).
Q&A
What were Jesus Luzardo's stats in the game against the Cubs?
Jesus Luzardo pitched 5.2 innings, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits.
How many runs has Luzardo allowed in his last four starts?
Luzardo has surrendered at least five runs in three of his last four starts.
What was the outcome of the Phillies' game against the Cubs?
The Phillies lost to the Cubs 11-2 at Citizens Bank Park.
