Philadelphia Phillies Win Behind Jesus Luzardo's Strong Pitching

The Philadelphia Phillies won 0-1 at Cincinnati Reds on July 9, 2026, with Jesus Luzardo pitching 7.0 innings and recording over 10 strikeouts.

What happened?

Luzardo approached the Reds' dugout after the second inning, exchanging heated words with the opposing team.

He allowed just two hits and two walks, showcasing his skills as a left-hander.

Why it matters for Philadelphia Phillies

The team is now 52-42, standing 5th in the National League, and on a W1 streak.

Don Mattingly's leadership has turned things around for the Phillies since Rob Thomson's departure.

What comes next?

The Phillies are only 3.5 games back from first place in the NL East, with a strong campaign from Jesus Luzardo, who has a 3.75 ERA and 1.268 WHIP.

Luzardo's performance has been impressive, with 125 strikeouts through 103.1 innings pitched.

The Phillies finally scored the first run in the top of the eighth inning thanks to an RBI single from outfielder Justin Crawford.

Brady Singer pitched well for the Reds, making it a pitching duel.

The game continued without a hitch after the heated exchange between Luzardo and the Reds.