Breaking News: Phillies Clamp 11-4 Victory Over Blue Jays as Nick Castellanos Shines
Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays Highlights
The Philadelphia Phillies continued their winning streak with an 11-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Nick Castellanos played a pivotal role with his big slam, contributing to a dominant performance that saw the Phillies win their fourth game in a row.
Castellanos’ seventh-inning grand slam gave the Phillies a 10-2 lead. Alec Bohm also hit a home run, helping the team secure their fifth victory in the last six games. Rookie sensation Ott Kemp added four hits, including a double, and became the first Phillies rookie to hit safely in eight straight games since Bryce Harper.
Pitching Dominance: Zack Wheeler Leads Phillies to Success
Zack Wheeler (7-2) was dominant on the mound, striking out nine batters and allowing only two runs and four hits over six innings. Wheeler’s impressive performance played a crucial part in extending the Phillies’ lead in the National League East.
On the other hand, the Blue Jays suffered their third straight loss. Ernie Clement recorded three of the Blue Jays’ eight hits. Right fielder Will Robertson earned a hit in his major league debut. Jose Berrios (2-3) struggled, giving up six runs and nine hits in four and two-thirds innings.
Reds’ Elly de la Cruz Continues Hitting Streak
In other MLB news, Cincinnati Reds’ Elly de la Cruz continued his hot streak with a home run, three hits, and three RBIs on Sunday. Cruz slammed a home run in each of the last four games, leading the Reds with 16 home runs and 50 RBIs this season.
The Reds have just won series against the Indians and Tigers, scoring seven or more runs in three of their four victories. Cruz hit a two-run home run in the ninth to cap off an impressive series against Detroit.
Around the League: Angels Swept by Orioles, Nationals Lose Eighth Consecutive Game
In more updates, the Colorado Rockies defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-1, with Ryan McMahon hitting his 10th home run of the season. The Baltimore Orioles swept the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 in a three-game series.
The Washington Nationals extended their losing streak to eight games following a 3-1 loss to the Miami Marlins. The Detroit Tigers lost 8-4 to the Reds, while the Boston Red Sox swept the New York Yankees, securing five victories out of their last six games.
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