Jesús Luzardo Impresses Phillies Fans with Stellar Start
The Philadelphia Phillies made some offseason moves, including acquiring left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo, who has exceeded expectations with a remarkable start to his time in Philadelphia. While fans knew Luzardo from his tenure with the Miami Marlins, few anticipated just how dominant he would become.
In his most recent outing against the Colorado Rockies, Luzardo pitched six strong innings, allowing only two hits, three walks, one run, and striking out 10 batters, helping the Phillies to a 7-4 victory. Despite having thrown 94 pitches after five innings, he convinced pitching coach Caleb Cotham to let him finish the sixth inning, where he struck out two of three batters faced. Over 10 starts, Luzardo boasts a 5-0 record, a 1.95 ERA, and 67 strikeouts in 60 innings.
Luzardo has found a new energy in Philadelphia, moving from a struggling Marlins team to a motivated, playoff-ready squad. He acknowledges the positive impact of the change in scenery, saying it’s been refreshing to be part of a strong group and a city hungry for championships.
His early-season numbers are historically impressive. Since 1913, only two left-handed pitchers have started a season with a sub-2.00 ERA, at least 10 strikeouts per nine innings, and an undefeated 10-0 record — Luzardo joins Randy Johnson in this elite company.
After years of injuries and team changes, Luzardo’s performance with the Phillies reflects his true potential. With Cotham’s guidance and a supportive fanbase, he looks poised to continue his outstanding season and potentially contend for the Cy Young Award. Phillies fans are eager to see how far Luzardo can take them this playoff season.
