Sánchez strikes out 9, becomes first to 10 wins as Phillies rout Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Cristopher Sánchez pitched seven innings for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 8-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 1. He allowed only three hits, struck out nine, and walked two, marking his 10th win of the season. The Phillies were bolstered by rookie Justin Crawford’s two-run single in the second inning and a three-run seventh that included contributions from Trea Turner and Bryce Harper. The loss drops the Pirates further in the standings as they continue their season. The two teams will face off again with Paul Skenes slated to pitch for Pittsburgh against Zack Wheeler of Philadelphia.
- •Sánchez improves to 10-3 with 9 strikeouts in 7 innings.
- •Crawford drives in two runs and adds an RBI single later.
- •Turner hits a two-run homer in the eighth inning.
- •Phillies score three runs in the seventh inning.
- •Next matchup features Skenes for Pirates against Wheeler for Phillies.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Sánchez fans 9 in 7 innings, becomes 1st starter to reach 10 wins in 8-0 victory over Pirates
"Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0 on Tuesday night. Sánchez (10-3) struck out nine and walked only two in becoming the first pitcher this season to reach 10 wins. Sánchez was supported by rookie Justin Crawford’s two-run single in the second inning, then a three-run seventh inning outburst that included an RBI double by Trea Turner and RBI single by Bryce Harper.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jul 1, 2026, 3:44 AMIn need of corner infield help, Marlins cap franchise's most successful month with Rockies' rout
- MLB•Jul 1, 2026, 2:23 AMChurch and Velázquez homer, helping Cardinals beat free-falling Braves 5-3
- MLB•Jul 1, 2026, 1:55 AMCam Schlittler's odyssey: Tigers ambush Yankees' starting pitcher
- MLB•Jul 1, 2026, 1:41 AMBlistopher Robbin’: Phillies 8, Pirates 0
- MLB•Jul 1, 2026, 12:00 AMReds' Sal Stewart matches Adam Dunn in Cincinnati baseball history behind Johnny Bench, Frank Robinson
- MLB•Jun 30, 2026, 11:30 PMAstros vs. Twins Game Discussion: 6/30/2026
