Jesús Luzardo Shines in Phillies Debut with 11 Strikeouts and New 'Sweeper' Pitch
The left-hander's dominant performance helped secure an 11-6 victory over the Nationals, showcasing his potential as a key rotation piece for Philadelphia.
- Jesús Luzardo struck out 11 batters in his first start for the Phillies, tying for the second-most strikeouts in a Phillies debut.
- Luzardo effectively utilized his newly developed 'sweeper' pitch, throwing it 21 times and generating multiple strikeouts with it.
- The left-hander allowed two runs on five hits over five innings, with both runs coming from a Keibert Ruiz home run.
- Strong offensive contributions, including home runs by Bryson Stott, Kyle Schwarber, and Brandon Marsh, powered the Phillies' 11-6 win.
- The victory improved the Phillies to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2022, fueling optimism about their 2025 season aspirations.
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