Particle.news
Download on the App Store
8 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Sánchez Shuts Down Blue Jays as Phillies Win 5-2 in Toronto

The outing strengthened Sánchez's standing as the rotation workhorse, with the bullpen preserving a narrow lead.

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm (28) is tagged out at home by Toronto Blue Jays' Tyler Heineman (55) during third inning MLB baseball action in Toronto, on Monday, June 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
Deadspin.com
Toronto Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin (46) heads to the dugout during first inning MLB baseball action against the Philadelphia Phillies, in Toronto, on Monday, June 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
Image

Overview

  • The Phillies scored five runs in the second and third innings against Blue Jays starter Patrick Corbin, giving Philadelphia an early cushion in the game Monday.
  • Cristopher Sánchez completed seven innings, allowed two runs, and struck out 10 while walking one in his seventh straight start of at least seven innings.
  • Sánchez’s late-inning dominance included five strikeouts across the sixth and seventh innings and a 101-pitch request to face one more hitter to finish the seventh.
  • Brad Keller worked a scoreless but uneasy eighth inning and Jhoan Duran closed the ninth for a save, a streak reported as 16-for-16 in save opportunities.
  • The win moved the Phillies to a reported 36-30 and reinforced Sánchez’s role as a reliable workhorse who is helping the rotation eat innings and protect the bullpen.