Cristopher Sánchez and Kyle Schwarber lead the Phillies past the Tigers 2-0

By Canadian Press on August 3, 2025.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez pitched eight sparkling innings, Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Sunday night.

Philadelphia took two of three in the weekend series to move back into first place in the NL East, a half-game better than the New York Mets.

Sánchez (10-3) surrendered five hits, struck out six and walked one. He allowed only one baserunner to reach third.

Jhoan Duran handled the ninth for his second save with the Phillies and No. 18 overall. The hard-throwing closer, who was acquired in a trade with Minnesota on Wednesday, fanned Riley Greene with a 102.5 mph fastball for the final out.

Anthony Sanfilippo, The Associated Press