Cristopher Sanchez struggles but remains Phillies' MVP this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Cristopher Sanchez had a rough start against the Kansas City Royals, allowing nine runs in his recent outing. Despite this performance, he is still recognized as the Philadelphia Phillies' most valuable player for the first half of the season. Sanchez holds a 2.62 ERA and a 10-4 record over 19 starts. His accumulated 5.0 bWAR is the highest among pitchers in baseball, demonstrating his vital role in the team's success. The Phillies have improved their record from 9-19 to 51-41, currently just 2.0 games behind in the NL East race.
- •Sanchez allowed nine runs, 12 hits, and three homers against the Royals.
- •He has a 2.62 ERA and 137 strikeouts this season.
- •The Phillies are 51-41, just 2.0 games behind the NL East lead.
- •Sanchez's 5.0 bWAR is the highest for any pitcher this season.
- •He is considered a contender for the Cy Young award despite recent struggles.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Why Cristopher Sanchez is still Phillies' team MVP despite awful start vs. Royals
"The Phillies ace is still the best player on the team even with a recent brutal outing.
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