Philadelphia Phillies defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 for sixth consecutive win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to six games by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Tuesday night in Phoenix. Bryce Harper reached base five times, contributing four singles and an RBI, while Jesús Luzardo earned the win after limiting the Diamondbacks to one run over 6 2/3 innings. The Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games, moving to within three games of the Atlanta Braves for the lead in the National League East. Jordan Lawlar accounted for the lone Arizona run with a fifth-inning solo home run off Luzardo. Eduardo Rodriguez took the loss for the Diamondbacks, who currently sit a half-game behind the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild-card position. The Phillies continue the series Wednesday with Andrew Painter scheduled to start against a yet-to-be-named Arizona pitcher.
- •Bryce Harper reached base five times with four singles and a walk.
- •Jesús Luzardo struck out six batters and held the Diamondbacks to one run.
- •The Phillies have secured 15 victories in their previous 17 games.
- •Arizona trails the San Diego Padres by a half-game in the wild-card standings.
- •Andrew Painter is set to start for Philadelphia in Wednesday's series finale.
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Bryce Harper reaches base 5 times, Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 7-1 for 6th straight win
"Bryce Harper reached base five times, Jesús Luzardo threw 6 2/3 quality innings and the Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Tuesday night. The surging Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 and are now just three games behind the Atlanta Braves for the NL East lead. Harper had four singles, including one on a surprise bunt in the first inning.
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