Phillies send Luzardo against Singer, Reds in series finale

Luzardo continues rebound against trade candidate Singer.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

What happened: Jesus Luzardo starts for the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds. He faces right-hander Brady Singer. The series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds is tied 1-1.

Why it matters: Luzardo is pitching to the expectations of his $135 million offseason extension following a rocky opening month. Singer is attempting to build his market value ahead of his impending free agency this winter. A quality start could boost his appeal as the trade deadline nears.

By the numbers: Luzardo holds a 2.57 ERA with 95 strikeouts across 80.2 innings over his last 14 starts. Singer has recorded a 3.16 ERA and a 35-to-14 strikeout-to-walk ratio in his previous six appearances. Philadelphia enters the matchup as a

What to watch: First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET in Cincinnati. The game concludes the three-game matchup between the National League clubs.

Sources

Yahoo MLB 2026-07-09T21:13:34.811162+00:00

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