Phillies Shut Out by Giants as San Francisco Snaps Skid

Rookie catcher Daniel Susac shines in Giants' 6-0 victory over Cristopher Sánchez and the Phillies

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:25am by Ben Kaplan

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The San Francisco Giants defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 on Tuesday night, snapping their four-game losing streak. Robbie Ray and two relievers combined for a four-hit shutout, while rookie catcher Daniel Susac had three hits and a two-run triple for the Giants. Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez struggled, allowing four runs (two earned) over five innings as the Phillies' defense faltered behind him.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Phillies to 4-8 on the season, while the Giants improve to 4-8 and avoid matching their worst start since 2015. The game also featured the major league debut of Giants rookie catcher Daniel Susac, who became the first player to start his career 5-for-5 since 1977.

The details

Robbie Ray pitched 6 2/3 strong innings for the Giants, allowing just three hits and striking out seven. Matt Chapman and Susac each had three hits for San Francisco, with Susac adding a two-run triple in the eighth inning. Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez uncharacteristically struggled, giving up 11 hits and four runs (two earned) in five innings. Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left the game in the second inning with a bruised foot after fouling a ball off it.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Realmuto left the game in the second inning with his injury.

The players

Robbie Ray

The starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, who pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed just three hits in the win.

Cristopher Sánchez

The starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, who struggled, allowing 11 hits and four runs (two earned) in five innings of work.

Daniel Susac

The rookie catcher for the San Francisco Giants, who had three hits including a two-run triple and became the first player to start his career 5-for-5 since 1977.

J.T. Realmuto

The Phillies' starting catcher, who left the game in the second inning with a bruised foot after fouling a ball off it.

Matt Chapman

The Giants' third baseman, who also had three hits in the game.

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What they’re saying

“I was just missing a lot of pitches. I need to make an adjustment on that end. Every pitch — specifically the sinker in and the changeup when I tried to throw it down in the zone. … I got two strikes and couldn't put them away.”

— Cristopher Sánchez, Phillies Pitcher

The takeaway

This game highlighted the struggles of the Phillies' defense and starting pitching, as well as the impressive debut of Giants rookie catcher Daniel Susac. The loss drops the Phillies to 4-8 on the season, while the Giants snap a four-game skid to improve to 4-8 themselves.