Jesus Luzardo bounces back as Phillies escape with win over Rockies

Luzardo strikes out 11 as Phillies hold on for 2-1 victory in Denver

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:49am

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Jesus Luzardo pitched strongly into the seventh inning, striking out 11 batters, and Trea Turner had the game-winning RBI as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in Denver on Saturday night. Jhoan Duran recorded the save for the Phillies, who have now won four straight games. The Rockies' Chase Dollander took the loss despite a solid relief outing, and Brett Sullivan drove in the lone run for Colorado.

Why it matters

This was an important bounce-back performance for Luzardo after a rough first start of the season. The Phillies continue to build momentum with their fourth consecutive win, while the Rockies have struggled in close games, going 1-4 in one-run contests so far this year.

The details

Luzardo allowed just one run on five hits over 6 2/3 innings, striking out 11 batters to earn the win. Trea Turner's RBI double in the fifth inning proved to be the difference. The Rockies got their lone run on an RBI single by Brett Sullivan in the third inning. Phillies reliever Jhoan Duran retired the side in order in the ninth to record his third save.

  • The game took place on Saturday night, April 5, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.
  • Luzardo's previous start was his rough first outing of the season.

The players

Jesus Luzardo

The starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, who bounced back from a rough first start to pitch strongly into the seventh inning, striking out 11 batters.

Trea Turner

The Phillies' shortstop, who had the game-winning RBI double in the fifth inning to give Philadelphia the lead.

Jhoan Duran

The Phillies' closer, who recorded the save by retiring the side in order in the ninth inning.

Chase Dollander

The Rockies' relief pitcher, who struck out six in 4 1/3 innings but took the loss.

Brett Sullivan

The Rockies' outfielder, who drove in their lone run with an RBI single in the third inning.

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What they’re saying

“Jesus Luzardo pitched strongly into the seventh, striking out 11 and Trea Turner had two hits with the game-winning RBI in the Philadelphia Phillies' 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Saturday night.”

— Field Level Media

What’s next

The Phillies will look to extend their winning streak to five games on Sunday when they wrap up their series against the Rockies. The Rockies will hope to bounce back and avoid being swept at home.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Phillies' strong pitching and timely hitting, as well as the Rockies' struggles in close games this season. Luzardo's bounce-back performance was a key factor in the Phillies' victory, and Turner's go-ahead RBI proved to be the difference-maker.