Sánchez strikes out 11 as Phillies shut out Orioles 5-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:09 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Cristopher Sánchez recorded 11 strikeouts over six innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies secure a 5-0 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on August 1. Despite issuing five walks, Sánchez allowed only two hits and effectively navigated high-pressure situations, especially against Leody Taveras. The Phillies, who had lost four consecutive games, scored four of their runs in the eighth inning to solidify the win. This game marked a crucial moment as the Phillies aimed to boost their standing for the National League wild card. Zack Wheeler is set to pitch for Philadelphia in the series finale against Kyle Bradish on August 2.
- •Sánchez improves to 14-4 with 11 strikeouts.
- •Phillies snap a four-game losing streak.
- •The game featured a four-run eighth inning.
- •Orioles honored Chris Davis and others before the game.
- •Zack Wheeler is scheduled to start the series finale.
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Sánchez strikes out 11, works around walks as Phillies snap 4-game skid with 5-0 win over Orioles
"Cristopher Sánchez struck out 11 in six innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies snap their four-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night. Sánchez kept the Orioles off the scoreboard despite five walks. Twice, he retired Baltimore's Leody Taveras with the bases loaded to end an inning.
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