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Cristopher Sanchez trails Jacob Misiorowski in NL Cy Young Award race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:19 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Cristopher Sanchez trails Jacob Misiorowski in NL Cy Young Award race

Summary

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has made a strong case for the National League Cy Young Award but currently trails Milwaukee Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski in recent polling. Sanchez recorded an impressive 50 2/3 scoreless innings this season and has a 1.80 ERA with 121 strikeouts over 105 innings. Despite his performance, he gathered only two first-place votes compared to Misiorowski's 29. Sanchez, who finished as the runner-up for the award last year, has time to regain ground as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Sanchez's 50 2/3 scoreless innings rank fifth all-time.
•He has a 1.80 ERA and 121 strikeouts this season.
•Sanchez trails Misiorowski in total vote points, 122 to 153.
•He has pitched more innings and made more starts than Misiorowski.
•Over half the season remains for Sanchez to make his case.

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9:19 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez is a long shot to win the NL Cy Young Award

What they're saying

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Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez has made a strong case of his own to win the National League Cy Young Award, but may lose out to Jacob Misiorowski.
— Yahoo Sports

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