Friday, May 16, 2025

Game 42 - Luzardo, 'Pen Handle Cards in Game One

St. Louis Cardinals  1 
Philadelphia Phillies  2 
Game 1

2025 Topps Heritage #478
Wednesday Afternoon, May 14th
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
25-17

One Sentence Summary:  Jesus Luzardo improved to 4-0 and the Phillies plated a pair of runs in the seventh inning to take the matinee end of a double header against the Cardinals.

What It Means:  Tuesday's rain-out necessitated the doubling up on Wednesday with Luzardo opting to start the earlier game.

What Happened:  Luzardo allowed a run on five hits while striking out six in his latest win.  Jose Alvarado, Orion Kerkering and Jordan Romano held the Cardinals scoreless over the final three innings.  Kerkering worked out of one-out, runners at second and third situation in the eighth, inherited from Jose Alvarado.  Romano struck out the side in the ninth for his fourth save.

In the bottom of the seventh, three straight singles from Weston Wilson, Rafael Marchan and Bryson Stott tied the score at 1-1.  Bryce Harper singled home Marchan with the eventual winning run.

Featured Card:  Here's Luzardo's first Phillies card, from the recently released Topps Heritage set.  Luzardo is wearing a Marlins uniform here, but Topps photoshopped him into a road Phillies jersey and hat.

Transaction:  Daniel Robert (rhp) was added to the roster as the club's 27th man for the double header.  He was optioned back to Lehigh Valley following the nightcap.

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