What happened: Jesús Luzardo worked nine scoreless innings to complete the first shutout of his career. He struck out 12 while permitting only three baserunners.
Why it matters: The outing extended the winning streak in Luzardo's starts to seven. It came four days after his National League Pitcher of the Month honor for August.
By the numbers: 9 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 12 K. Luzardo reached a
What to watch: His next outing will offer a chance to extend a seven-start winning streak and sustain his late-season run.