Philadelphia’s Jesús Luzardo turns in a dominant start as the Phillies defeat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 in a low-scoring matchup. Luzardo allows two hits over seven innings and records 11 strikeouts. Cincinnati produces little offense throughout the game, and the pitching remains locked in as both teams struggle to generate scoring chances.
The lone run comes in the eighth inning when Justin Crawford delivers a base hit that drives in the game’s only run. Luzardo’s performance continues his success away from Philadelphia, where he has a 1.38 ERA and is 6-0 in 11 starts entering or following the outing. The win improves the Phillies’ record while keeping the result tightly defined by pitching and limited baserunners.
Luzardo is also noted as having been selected to the All-Star Game as an injury replacement shortly before the game, reflecting the form that leads to his latest strikeout-heavy outing.
