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Phillies Call Luzardo NL Wild Card Opener
Phillies name Luzardo as Wild Card Game 1 starter after injury recovery.
In brief
Phillies name Luzardo as Wild Card Game 1 starter after injury recovery. Phillies will use Luzardo as an opener against the Braves in Wild Card Series after his recent injury and strong performance. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Phillies' Wild Card Plan
Phillies name Jesús Luzardo as nl wild card game 1 opener.
“The Phillies are calling Jesús Luzardo their NL Wild Card Game 1 'opener'”
Luzardo's Recent Performance
Luzardo needed four pitches to get through eighth inning against Rays.
“Fresh off a 19-day absence, Jesús Luzardo needed just four pitches Sunday to get through the eighth inning of the Phillies' playoff-clinching win over Tampa Bay”
Manager's Decision
Manager Don Mattingly says Luzardo will 'open' against Braves.
“Manager Don Mattingly told reporters Monday that his southpaw starter would 'open' against the Braves on Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series”
Andrew Painter's Role
Rookie Andrew Painter moves to bullpen for potential pitching change.
“Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who has been the fifth starter, will move into the bullpen and be ready to go when or if the Phillies decide to make a pitching change”
Luzardo's Injury History
Luzardo missed 19 days with shoulder inflammation since Sept 7.
“Luzardo, who had been on the injured list with shoulder inflammation that kept him off the mound since Sept. 7”
Luzardo's Stats
Luzardo had 10-2 record with 1.66 eras since all-star break.
“From the start of July, Luzardo was 10-2 with a 1.66 ERA and 105 strikeouts in his last 81.1 innings”
What Happens Next
Phillies hope Luzardo returns for postseason.
“The Phillies will have to hope they'll have Jesús Luzardo back for the postseason”
The main idea
Phillies will use Luzardo as an opener against the Braves in Wild Card Series after his recent injury and strong performance.
