Philadelphia Phillies routs Kansas City Royals 6-1
Game Summary
Philadelphia Phillies topped Kansas City Royals 6-1. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Philadelphia Phillies's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 4th. Philadelphia Phillies pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
J.T. Realmuto led Philadelphia Phillies's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jonathan Bowlan threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Nick Loftin led Kansas City Royals's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 RBI. Kansas City Royals reliever Beck Way threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 9 K, 0 BB (95 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.50 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.0 IP with 6 K — a flawless relief effort.
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Wacha: 6.0 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 7 K, 1 BB (105 pitches). 3 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 K (ERA 6.00).
Hitting Analysis
Philadelphia Phillies: 10 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.294). 3 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Kyle Schwarber (3-for-4), Alec Bohm (2-for-4, 1 HR).
Kansas City Royals: 3 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.100).