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Phillies shut out Giants, 7-0, in new managerâs first game
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-0 in the first game under their new manager. Jesus Luzardo pitched seven innings, allowing only two baserunners and striking out eight.
Key points
- Phillies won 7-0 against the Giants
- Jesus Luzardo pitched seven innings with eight strikeouts
- Tyler Mahle dropped to 1-4 after the game
Philadelphia PhilliesSan Francisco GiantsJesus LuzardoTyler Mahle
The struggling Philadelphia Phillies got a masterful start from Jesus Luzardo Tuesday night. He held the San Francisco Giants to two baserunners and three total bases in seven innings of work, striking out eight including a hat trick of Matt Chapman. The only thing he didnât go was close, leaving with a five-run lead after 88 pitches in the Philliesâ 7-0 victory.
After all, Luzardo (2-3) started the game and left with a big lead. In this game, by rule, Jesus didnât save.
Giants starter Tyler Mahle dropped to 1-4 in a game where he pitched quite well for five innings, holding the potent Phillies lineup to three hits and a single run, after a Trea Turner single, two walks, and a bases-loaded sacrifice fly by Brandon Marsh.
But the wheels came off in the 6th, when Willy Adames bobbled Turnerâs grounder up the middle and the Phillies shortstop reached on an infield hit, one of his four hits in the game. After Mahle walked Kyle Schwarber for the second straight time, Bryce Harper doubled in Turner to make it a 2-0 game, then Adolis Garcia followed with another double to push Phillyâs lead to 4-0 and chase Mahle.
Both doubles came on Mahle splitters that broke right over the center of the plate. His final line was 5 IP, 5R, 5ER, 3BB, 3K and his ERA rose to 5.87. relieved and let Garcia score on an double, which was the Philliesâ third RBI on balls hit towards .
Q&A
What was the final score of the Phillies vs Giants game?
The Philadelphia Phillies won the game against the San Francisco Giants with a score of 7-0.
Who was the starting pitcher for the Phillies in the game?
Jesus Luzardo was the starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, delivering a strong performance.
How did the Giants' starter Tyler Mahle perform in the game?
Tyler Mahle pitched well for five innings but ultimately took the loss, dropping to a record of 1-4.
