Phillies' Luzardo Faces Former Marlins in Miami Series

Jesús Luzardo, the Phillies' left-handed pitcher and former Miami Marlins player, made a notable return to pitch against his former team at loanDepot park, where a strong outing was hoped to allow him to watch his favorite NHL team, the Florida Panthers, in a Stanley Cup game. Luzardo, who has a 6-2 record with a 4.23 ERA this season, expressed mixed feelings about facing his old teammates but appreciated being back home in South Florida. In the game, the Marlins staged an 8-3 comeback victory highlighted by Javier Sanoja's pivotal triple and Eric Wagaman's fifth homer of the season. The Phillies entered the game with a solid record and offensive stats, while the Marlins have been competitive despite their losing record. Luzardo has also hinted at the possibility of representing Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, underscoring his commitment to the sport and his home country. The matchup was part of a four-game series with the Phillies seeking to maintain their strong season performance against the Marlins.