Phillies Split Doubleheader, Sánchez Throws Seven-Inning Gem Against Padres

Cristopher Sánchez delivered a dominant performance for the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching seven innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts to help the Phillies secure a 5-1 victory and split a doubleheader against the San Diego Padres. His quick and efficient pitching kept the Padres' offense in check, limiting them to just one run after their strong showing in the first game. Sánchez did not allow any walks and demonstrated resilience in a tense 10-pitch at-bat during Game 2, improving his record to 7-2 for the season. The Phillies' offense supported him with home runs from Max Kepler and Brandon Marash, and key RBIs from Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner, and Alec Bohm. Despite missing Bryce Harper in Game 2 due to a wrist injury, the team showed strong performance overall, winning two out of three in the series. Sánchez's recent form has made him a reliable pitcher for the Phillies, as evidenced by his impressive stats and consistency, particularly on the road and in June.