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Phillies End Dodgers’ Historic 8-0 Start with 3-2 Victory

Jesús Luzardo's dominant pitching and key defensive plays halted the defending champions' unbeaten streak in Philadelphia.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-0 season-opening streak, the best ever by a defending World Series champion, ended with a 3-2 loss to the Phillies.
  • Jesús Luzardo threw seven scoreless innings, striking out eight, in a standout home debut for Philadelphia.
  • Trea Turner scored the Phillies' first run after stealing third and capitalizing on a throwing error by Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
  • J.T. Realmuto's defensive prowess was critical, throwing out Shohei Ohtani and Chris Taylor on steal attempts in pivotal late-game moments.
  • Tommy Edman's ninth-inning two-run homer brought the Dodgers close, but the Phillies' bullpen held on to secure the win.