Sánchez's 12 Strikeouts Propel Phillies Past Giants 6-4

Philadelphia Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez delivered a standout performance, striking out a career-high 12 batters over seven innings to help secure a 6-4 victory and a series split against the San Francisco Giants. Sánchez's dominance was especially notable for his use of the changeup, with 11 of his strikeouts and a record number of swings and misses coming from that pitch, marking the most by a Phillies pitcher since 2008. This outing made Sánchez the first left-handed Phillies pitcher to record at least 12 strikeouts in a game since Cole Hamels in 2015. The Phillies' offense also started strong, scoring five runs in the first inning and never relinquishing the lead. Sánchez's early season success, highlighted by a 2-0 record and a sub-3.00 ERA, positions him as a key contributor to Philadelphia's pitching strength and a potential All-Star candidate. His performance underscores the Phillies' balanced roster and strengthens their standing in the competitive NL East.