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Phillies defeat Diamondbacks 7-1 for sixth straight win
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to six games. Bryce Harper reached base five times, and Jesús Luzardo tossed 6 2/3 strong innings as the Phillies moved three games behind the Braves in the NL East and a game ahead of the Cubs for the top wild-card spot.
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Phillies Extend Winning Streak to Six
PHOENIX — The Philadelphia Phillies continued their torrid stretch with a 7-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, securing their sixth consecutive win. Bryce Harper reached base five times, and Jesús Luzardo delivered a quality start, leading the Phillies to their 15th win in the last 17 games, as reported by the Associated Press.
The Phillies have now pulled within three games of the Atlanta Braves for the lead in the National League East. They also hold a one-game advantage over the Chicago Cubs for the top wild-card spot in the National League, according to the game recap distributed by the Associated Press and carried by multiple outlets.
Harper's Multi-Faceted Performance
Harper, a nine-time All-Star, had four singles, including a surprise bunt in the first inning, and also drew a walk, scored a run, and drove in another. His performance marked a strong start to September after he slashed .333/.496/.573 in August, as noted by the Associated Press. NBC Sports reported that Harper's on-base streak extended to a career-best 29 games.
The Associated Press also highlighted the contributions of Trea Turner, who hit an RBI double off the center-field wall in the first inning, and Alec Bohm, whose run-scoring single in the fifth made it 3-1.
Luzardo's Dominance on the Mound
Luzardo (13-5) allowed just one run on six hits and a walk while striking out six over 6 2/3 innings. The Associated Press noted the left-hander's effectiveness, pointing out that he has a 1.32 ERA over his last six starts, joining Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and Cristopher Sanchez in what the wire service described as arguably the best starting rotation in baseball.
The Diamondbacks scored their only run in the bottom of the fifth on a solo home run by Jordan Lawlar, as reported by the Associated Press.
Diamondbacks Miss Opportunity
Arizona left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (14-5) labored through five innings, needing 103 pitches to record 15 outs. He gave up three runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three, according to the Associated Press.
The Diamondbacks, who missed a chance to gain ground in the National League wild-card race, remain a half-game behind the San Diego Padres for the final playoff spot, per multiple reports.
Up Next
The Phillies are scheduled to send right-hander Andrew Painter (3-8, 5.95 ERA) to the mound on Wednesday for the final game of the series, as reported by the Associated Press. The Diamondbacks have not yet named a starter for the matchup.
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Framing: Emphasizes Harper's achievement of reaching base five times in a winning game — celebratory yet cautionary
Facts Included:
Harper’s two-run blast in the top of the first extended his on-base streak to a career-best 29 games
He made a leaping catch in right field to rob Julio Rodríguez of extra bases in the bottom half of the inning
He’s up to 27 long balls this season, tying the mark he reached last year
The last time he hit more than30 was back in 2021, when he finished with 35
Wednesday’s homer also marked the 390th of his career
Harper’s home run was his 26th of the year
He hit a three-run shot off Cardinals reliever Ryan Fernandez in the sixth inning
Harper’s home run was his first since August 8 against the Blue Jays, a span of 11 games
He’s hitting 257 with an 870 OPS and 75 RBI this season
Harper is back patrolling right field after being limited to DH in three of Philadelphia’s last four games as a result of knee soreness
Harper is at DH for the second time in the last three games as a return to the outfield has resulted in worsening knee soreness
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly told reporters the issue stems from Harper fouling a ball off his knee prior to last month’s All-Star break
Harper tied the game in the sixth inning, going back-to-back with Trea Turner for a solo homer off Max Scherzer
It was Harper’s third homer this month and 25th of the season to go with 72 runs scored, RBI, and six steals while hitting 504 across 499 plate appearances
Harper delivered an RBI single off of Jose Soriano in the third inning that tied the game at 2-2
He then delivered a run-scoring single during the Phillies’ uprising in the ninth that pulled them to within a run at 5-4
That would be as close as they would get though
The 33-year-old slugger is having a strong season at the dish, slashing 500 with 24 homers, 70 RBI and six stolen bases
Harper drew a walk in the first inning and scored on an RBI double off the bat of Alec Bohm
He then doubled off of Miles Mikolas to start the third inning and scored on Brandon Marsh’s run-scoring double
The 33-year-old superstar is now hitting 500 with 24 long balls and 68 RBI on the season
It’s the first time he’s played the outfield since Apr. 16, 2022
Harper is expected to be eased into right field, so expect him to continue to make some starts at first for now
Harper crushed his 24th home run of the season 433 feet deep in the eighth inning to give the Phillies a three-run cushion
This may be Harper’s last game playing first base for a while since he’ll move back out to right field to accommodate Luis Arraez’s arrival in Philadelphia
We don’t expect that to change anything with Harper’s offensive success
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ClaimBryce Harper reached base five times in the Philadelphia Phillies' 7-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
ClaimLuzardo made two key defensive plays, turning a comebacker into a double play in the second inning and catching the lead runner after fielding a bunt in the seventh.
ClaimPhillies interim manager Don Mattingly told reporters the issue stems from Harper fouling a ball off his knee prior to last month's All-Star break.
ClaimHarper's third homer this month was his 25th of the season, with 72 runs scored,71 RBI,and six steals while hitting .257/.365/.504 across 499 plate appearances.
ClaimThis may be Harper's last game playing first base for a while since he'll move back out to right field to accommodate Luis Arraez's arrival in Philadelphia.