Phillies Edge Rockies 2-1 Behind Luzardo's Strikeouts, Turner's Go-Ahead Hit

Trea Turner's RBI double in the fifth inning proved to be the difference as the Phillies held on for the victory.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:59am

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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Saturday, with starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo striking out 11 batters and Trea Turner delivering the go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning. Kyle Schwarber also drove in a run for the Phillies with an RBI double in the first.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Phillies in contention in the NL East division race, while the Rockies continue to struggle at home this season. Luzardo's dominant performance on the mound and Turner's clutch hitting were key factors in the Phillies' narrow victory.

The details

Luzardo was stellar on the mound for the Phillies, striking out 11 Rockies batters over 6 innings of work. In the fifth inning, Trea Turner broke a 1-1 tie with an RBI double that scored the go-ahead run. Kyle Schwarber had given the Phillies an early 1-0 lead with an RBI double in the first inning.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Luzardo struck out 11 batters over 6 innings.

The players

Trea Turner

The Phillies' starting shortstop, who delivered the go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning.

Jesús Luzardo

The Phillies' starting pitcher, who struck out 11 batters over 6 strong innings.

Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies' starting left fielder, who drove in the team's first run with an RBI double in the first inning.

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What they’re saying

“Luzardo was really on his game today, and Trea came through with the big hit when we needed it. That's a gutsy win against a tough team on the road.”

— Rob Thomson, Phillies Manager

The takeaway

The Phillies' ability to grind out a close victory on the road, behind strong pitching and timely hitting, demonstrates their potential to compete in the tight NL East race this season.