Phillies Lose Third Straight After Hot Start Against Diamondbacks

Trea Turner leaves tying run at third base as the Phillies fall 5-4 despite early 4-0 lead.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:37am

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The Philadelphia Phillies lost their third straight game on Friday night, falling 5-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks despite jumping out to an early 4-0 lead. Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo took a no-hitter into the fifth inning but was chased after giving up five runs in the frame, and the Phillies were unable to complete the comeback despite Trea Turner's late triple.

Why it matters

The loss is a disappointing one for the defending NL East champion Phillies, who have now dropped four of their last five games after a strong start to the season. The team's offense has struggled, with the Phillies being shut out in their previous two games before Friday's narrow defeat.

The details

The Phillies jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the early innings, with Jesús Luzardo pitching well and Brandon Marsh hitting a three-run homer. However, the Diamondbacks rallied for five runs in the fifth inning to take the lead, with Ketel Marte and Ildemaro Vargas driving in runs and Brandon McCann delivering a two-RBI double. The Phillies had a chance to tie it in the ninth, but Trea Turner's two-out triple was stranded as Paul Sewald recorded the save for Arizona.

  • The Phillies opened a nine-game homestand with the loss on Friday night.
  • Luzardo took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before the Diamondbacks' five-run rally.
  • Turner's ninth-inning triple was the Phillies' last chance to tie the game.

The players

Jesús Luzardo

The Phillies starting pitcher, who took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before giving up five runs.

Trea Turner

The Phillies' star shortstop, who hit a two-out triple in the ninth inning but was stranded as the tying run.

Paul Sewald

The Diamondbacks' closer, who retired Turner to end the game and earn his fourth save.

Brandon Marsh

The Phillies' cleanup hitter, who hit a three-run homer in the early innings to give the team a 4-0 lead.

Brandon McCann

The Diamondbacks' catcher, who hit a two-RBI double in the fifth inning to give Arizona the lead.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to close out games like this. The offense has to step up and support our pitching staff.”

— Bryce Harper, Phillies Outfielder

What’s next

The Phillies will look to bounce back on Saturday when they send Taijuan Walker to the mound against the Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt.

The takeaway

This loss is a tough one for the Phillies, who have struggled to find consistency at the plate in the early going. The team's offense will need to step up to support the pitching staff and avoid falling further behind in the NL East race.