Phillies Starters Notch Back-to-Back 12+ K Games

Philadelphia Phillies pitchers Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler each delivered dominant outings, with Sánchez striking out a career-high 12 San Francisco Giants and Wheeler fanning 13 Miami Marlins in consecutive games. This marks the first time since 2011 that two Phillies starters have recorded at least 12 strikeouts in back-to-back games. Sánchez, relying on his changeup, helped the Phillies to a 6-4 win and a series split, improving his season ERA to 2.96 after recently signing a four-year contract. The Phillies' offense supported both pitchers, with Alec Bohm's RBI triple and early rallies aiding Sánchez, and home runs from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber powering a 7-2 win for Wheeler. The strong performances underline a promising start for the Phillies’ rotation. The team now turns its focus to upcoming NL East matchups.