In a standout performance, Jesus Luzardo improved to 5-0 with a 1.95 ERA after striking out 10 Rockies in a 7-4 victory, helping the Phillies maintain their position as the National League’s best team at 30-18. Transitioning from a struggling team to one with high expectations, Luzardo expressed the positive impact of his new environment and the team’s support, which allowed him to pitch six innings while saving the bullpen. Bryce Harper praised Luzardo’s intelligence and demeanor, highlighting his importance to the team’s current success as they lead the NL East by 1½ games.
