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Phillies lose to Braves in extra innings and suffer injury setback

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Phillies lose to Braves in extra innings and suffer injury setback

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Atlanta Braves in an extra-innings game at Truist Park. Following the loss, manager Don Mattingly confirmed a significant roster update concerning left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo. Luzardo will miss his scheduled start on Saturday night due to stiffness in his left shoulder. His absence adds to a difficult stretch for the Phillies as they struggle to maintain ground in the National League East standings. The team currently faces a narrowing path to postseason qualification with limited rotation depth.

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By the Numbers

•The Phillies lost to the Braves in an extra-inning game at Truist Park.
•Jesús Luzardo is sidelined with stiffness in his left shoulder.
•Luzardo will not start for the team on Saturday night.
•The team faces increasing difficulty in the National League East standings.

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ATLANTA -- Before Don Mattingly discussed the Phillies’ latest excruciating loss at Truist Park, he led with another one. Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo will not pitch on Saturday night because of stiffness in his left shoulder. Luzardo threw a two-hit sh…
— MLB.comby Todd Zolecki

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