Luzardo Leads Phillies to Victory Over Rockies

Phillies pitcher strikes out 11 in strong bounce-back outing

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:05pm

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Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 strong innings, striking out 11 batters, to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning to give the Phillies the lead, while Kyle Schwarber drove in the team's first run with an RBI double in the first.

Why it matters

The win helps the Phillies maintain their position in the NL East standings, as they look to build on last season's playoff appearance. Luzardo's bounce-back performance is also an encouraging sign for the Phillies' pitching rotation.

The details

Luzardo allowed just one run on five hits while walking none. Turner's double in the fifth inning broke a 1-1 tie, and the Phillies' bullpen preserved the lead late in the game. The Rockies' lone run came on an RBI single by Brett Sullivan in the third inning.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Luzardo's previous start to the season was rough, making this a bounce-back outing for the Phillies pitcher.

The players

Jesús Luzardo

The Phillies starting pitcher who struck out 11 batters over 6 2/3 innings, allowing just one run.

Trea Turner

The Phillies infielder who hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning to give the team a 2-1 lead.

Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies outfielder who drove in the team's first run with an RBI double in the first inning.

Troy Johnston

The Rockies player who scored the team's lone run after singling and advancing on a wild pitch.

Brett Sullivan

The Rockies player who drove in the team's only run with an RBI single in the third inning.

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What they’re saying

“Luzardo was really on his game today, and that's the kind of performance we need from him to compete in this division.”

— Rob Thomson, Phillies Manager

What’s next

The Phillies and Rockies will play the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

The takeaway

The Phillies' win keeps them in the hunt in the NL East, and Luzardo's strong outing is an encouraging sign for the team's pitching staff as they look to build on last season's playoff appearance.