Phillies achieve another shutout victory behind Luzardo's strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 5-0 victory against the Washington Nationals on August 4, 2026, marking their fourth consecutive win. Jesús Luzardo delivered a near-complete game performance, continuing his dominance with a 1.98 ERA over his last 10 starts. The Phillies have earned 15 shutouts this season, leading Major League Baseball. Their success in August comes after a robust July, where they shut out the Baltimore Orioles twice. Luzardo's recent form has cemented his status as a top pitcher in the league, contributing significantly to the team's success.
- •Phillies shut out Nationals 5-0 on August 4, 2026.
- •Jesús Luzardo almost completes the game with strong performance.
- •Phillies have the most shutouts in MLB this season.
- •Luzardo boasts a 1.98 ERA in his last 10 starts.
- •Team has a combined score of 24-3 in August so far.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — It’s time to call Jesus Luzardo a true Phillies ace
"Luzardo has become one of baseball’s elite starters.
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