Cristopher Sanchez Gets The Nod For Game 2 Of NLDS
1 month agoPhiladelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that left-hander Cristopher Sanchez will take the ball and start Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park against the division-rival New York Mets. Right-hander Zack Wheeler will go in Game 1 on Saturday, with the Phillies saving right-hander Aaron Nola for Game 3 on the road at Citi Field on Tuesday. Sanchez had a 2.21 ERA at home this year, compared to a rough 5.02 ERA on the road. Overall, the 27-year-old Dominican southpaw went 11-9 for the Phils with a 3.32 ERA (3.00 FIP), a 1.24 WHIP and a 153:44 K:BB in 181 2/3 innings over 31 starts to become a first-time All-Star in 2024. Sanchez faced the Mets three times this year, going 1-0 with a 3.06 ERA (six earned runs allowed in 17 2/3 innings) while striking out 19 and walking nine batters. With an off day in the series on Monday, the Phillies will have a short leash with Sanchez if he gets off to a rough start on Sunday.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Alex Coffey
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Alex Coffey