Luis Arráez and Jesus Luzardo lead Phillies to 5-0 win over Nationals
Luis Arráez recorded two RBIs in his debut for Philadelphia, while left-hander Jesus Luzardo threw eight shutout innings as the Phillies posted their fourth straight victory.
Luis Arráez contributed two runs in his first game with the Philadelphia Phillies, helping the team to a 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday. The former San Francisco Giants outfielder singled in the opening inning and later hit an RBI double in the third, both with runners on first and second.
Arráez, a three-time batting champion who leads the National League with a .325 average, was placed in the cleanup spot by manager Don Mattingly, who said the decision was based on the player's ability to drive in runs without needing a home run.
Jesus Luzardo delivered eight scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out seven. Reliever Caleb Kilian closed the game with a scoreless ninth inning.
The win marked the Phillies' fourth consecutive game and kept them in a wild-card position in the National League. The team will look to continue its recent success when rookie Andrew Painter starts the next game.