Sánchez Shines, Phillies Win Opener

0:00It's March 26. Welcome in. This is Dallas News Today, where local news meets AI. The Philadelphia Phillies open their season with a 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers, powered by a dominant outing from starter, Christopher Sanchez. The 29-year-old lefty, through six shut-out innings, allowing just three hits and striking out 10 without a single walk on 87 pitches. Sanchez earned this start right after signing a $104 million extension through the 2332 season. Supporting his, 13 wins and runner-up finish and National League sigh a young voting last year. Fans at the par gave him a standing ovation as he left the mound, celebrating his strong first impression in what was his career opening day. Appearance. The Phillies' offense provided plenty of support, with Kyle Schwarber blasting a two-run homer in the first inning fresh off his own 150. Million-dollar deal and last season's 56 home-run crown, and Aled Bome, adding a three-run shot in the fifth to chase the Rangers starter.

1:01Texas made a late push with Jake Berger's two-run homer in the ninth, but the Phillies' closer held on for the save while Rookie Justin Crawford. Nashed a pair of singles in his big lead debut, setting a positive tone early in the season.