Luzardo Shines on the Mound: Phillies Complete Sweep of Mets
Philadelphia – Left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo delivered a performance to remember at Citizens Bank Park, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a come-from-behind 6-4 victory over the New York Mets. This triumph not only secured the four-game sweep, but also solidified the Phillies’ lead in the National League East.
Luzardo, after a complicated start in the first inning, where he allowed five hits and four runs, transformed into a dominant force. He retired the last 22 batters he faced, completing eight innings with nine strikeouts. This outstanding performance earned him his sixth double-digit strikeout performance of the season, tying with Zack Wheeler and Logan Webb as leaders in the National League in this aspect.
Philadelphia’s offense responded with determination to their pitcher’s performance. Otto Kemp hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, while Bryce Harper contributed with a run-scoring double in the fifth. The decisive lead came in the sixth inning, with a three-run rally driven by a double from Kemp, a single from Harrison Bader, and another hit from Harper.
With this victory, the Phillies improved their record to 87-60, extending their lead over the Mets (76-71) to 11 games, the largest difference of the season, with only 15 games remaining on the schedule.
Luzardo’s outstanding performance not only secured the victory, but also solidified him as a key piece in Philadelphia’s rotation in the final stretch of the season.
