Luzardo Shuts Down Braves, Schwarber Hits Big | MLB News

0:00It's September 7th. MLB News. Today starts now. AI powered and always on. Just as Lazardo pitched a masterpiece on Monday, throwing his first career shut out against the Atlanta Braves. He struck out 12 batters and only gave up two hits over 9 innings. This was a huge win for the Philadelphia Phillies as it helped them split the series with the Braves and close the gap in the division to 4 games. Lazardo has been on fire lately, especially in August, and this performance just solidifies why the Phillies signed him to that big five-year deal. Back in March, he's been pitching like a true ace, the kind you want on the mound for a playoff game. He didn't walk anyone until the ninth inning, and he finished the game with 109 pitches, 78 of them for strikes. The only offense the Phillies needed came from Kyle Schwarber in the eighth inning. He blasted his MLB leading 43rd home run of the season, a solo shot that put his team up once and nothing. That's the kind of power that can change a game, and it was enough to get Lazardo the

1:02win. The Braves starter, Grand Homes, also had a solid outing, going six shut out innings and striking out six, but he couldn't match Lazardo's dominance. The Phillies did load the bases in the first inning, but couldn't capitalize, and left a runner stranded on 3rd in the seventh. Fans in Philadelphia definitely let their feelings be known about Braves' slugger Ronald Akunya Jr., booing him every time he stepped up to the plate. He was a big part of their win on Sunday, but Monday belonged to the Lazardo and Schwarber. The Braves are heading home for a stretch, and the Phillies are gearing up for their next series.