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Sanchez's 10 K, Duran's 16th save lift Phillies 5-2.

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Cristopher Sánchez threw ten strikeouts, earned the win, and posted a 1.54 ERA, ranking second among MLB qualified pitchers.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 in Toronto on Monday night.
Adolis García hit a 406-foot two-run homer off Patrick Corbin, giving the Phillies an early lead.
Jhoan Duran recorded his 16th save without allowing a run.

History

Historical Context

After a 86-year title drought traced to the 1918 World Series, Boston bolstered its roster in the 2003-04 offseason with ace Curt Schilling and closer Keith Foulke. In the 2004 ALCS the Red Sox erased a 0-3 deficit, highlighted by Dave Roberts’ steal and David Ortiz’s walk-off, then Pedro Martínez’s 1.74 ERA helped sweep the Yankees and clinch the World Series.

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Story summary

Cristopher Sánchez threw ten strikeouts, earned the win, and posted a 1.54 ERA, ranking second among MLB qualified pitchers.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 in Toronto on Monday night.
Adolis García hit a 406-foot two-run homer off Patrick Corbin, giving the Phillies an early lead.
Jhoan Duran recorded his 16th save without allowing a run.

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