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Phillies' Sánchez Takes Mound for NLDS Game 1

10/5/2025

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Cristopher Sánchez will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) for Philadelphia Phillies, replacing Zack Wheeler.
He owns a 2.63 ERA and 212 strikeouts this season, with teammates praising his confidence and growth since joining the Phillies.
In Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he increased changeup usage to 40% and posted a 63% whiff rate.

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Story summary

Cristopher Sánchez will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) for Philadelphia Phillies, replacing Zack Wheeler.
He owns a 2.63 ERA and 212 strikeouts this season, with teammates praising his confidence and growth since joining the Phillies.
In Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he increased changeup usage to 40% and posted a 63% whiff rate.