Luzardo Lights Up Phillies’ Wild Card Push | MLB News

0:00It's September 2nd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News today, your AI-powered baseball briefing. Jason's Luzardo is really stepping up for the Phillies, holding down the rotation for the last three months. He pitched another gem on Tuesday, giving up just one run over six and two-thirds innings and a 7-to-1 victory against the D-Vax. This win puts the Phillies in the lead for the National League Wild Card Spot and brings them closer to the Braves in the division. The offense got going early with Trader Norr hitting an RBI double, and while the D-Vax pitcher settled in, the Phillies managed to score enough. Luzardo kept the opposing team in check, only allowing a solo homer in the fifth inning. He struck out six batters, and only walked one, showing his command on the mound. This win is part of a huge streak for the Phillies, who have won 15 of their last 17 games. Luzardo has been a massive part of that success, winning 13 of his 15 starts since early June. He's been dominant, with a 1.86 earned run average in that stretch, and his second in the

1:02league in strikeouts for the season. While Luzardo might not have the same award recognition as some of his teammates, his performance speaks for itself. He's been one of the top pitchers in baseball since the start of last year, showing a pie in the rankings for wins above replacement. If he keeps pitching like this, those accolades are definitely within reach. The team is looking to keep this momentum going. Andrew Painter is on the mound today, aiming to continue the strong pitching performances, and secure another series sweep for the Phillies. They're aiming for their fifth sweep in their last six series, which would be a serious statement.