Sánchez strikes out 10, Phillies secure 5-2 victory over Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
On June 8, 2026, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in seven innings, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays. Adolis García contributed significantly, hitting a two-run homer in the second inning. The Phillies took control early, scoring three runs in the third inning with contributions from Alec Bohm and J.T. Realmuto. Sánchez, now 8-2 this season, limited Toronto to four hits while Jhoan Duran earned his 16th save. The loss marked another disappointing start for Patrick Corbin, who allowed five runs in just three innings. The teams will face off again as Dylan Cease is expected to start for Toronto on June 9 against Zack Wheeler of the Phillies.
- •Cristopher Sánchez strikes out 10 in seven innings.
- •Adolis García hits a two-run homer in the second inning.
- •Phillies score three runs in the third inning.
- •Jhoan Duran records his 16th save of the season.
- •Patrick Corbin allows five runs in three innings.
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Sánchez strikes out 10 in 7 innings and García hits 2-run homer as Phillies beat Blue Jays 5-2
"Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Monday night. Alec Bohm reached base twice and drove in a run as the Phillies won for the sixth time in seven games.
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