Philadelphia Phillies Starting Pitcher Jesus Luzardo With Miserable Last 2 Starts

Philadelphia Phillies Starting Pitcher Jesus Luzardo was having the season of his career. Now he is in the midst of one of the worst two-game stretches in league history. He struggled again this afternoon on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays. He surrendered 8 earned runs over 2.1 innings of work. It led to the Jays winning 9-1. Thursday’s start came on the heels of giving up 12 earned runs over 3.1 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers last week.

These consecutive starts have Luzardo making the wrong type of history. He is the first pitcher in MLB history to allow 20+ earned in fewer than 6 innings over two starts. Luzardo’s recent form came as a shocker because he was pitching so well before it. He was 5-0 with a 2.15 ERA through his first 11 starts. Now, he is 5-2 with a 4.46 ERA. Will he be able to get on track in his next start for the Philadelphia Phillies?

Philadelphia Phillies Season Summary

It has been a good start to the year for the Philadelphia Phillies. They are in second place in the National League East with a record of 37-25. The team’s offense has been stellar. They are seventh in the league in batting average, 11th in home runs, and seventh in runs scored. Designated Hitter Kyle Schwarber is fourth in the league in home runs and sixth in OPS.

Philadelphia’s pitching staff has struggled this year. The unit has not been helped by Luzardo’s last two appearances. They are 21st in ERA, 18th in WHIP, and 22nd in opposing batting average. Starting Pitcher Zack Wheeler is sixth in the league in wins and sixth in strikeouts.

Final Thoughts

Luzardo’s next scheduled start is on June 10 against the Chicago Cubs. With another poor start, Luzardo’s spot in the rotation could be lost. Philadelphia has playoff aspirations, but the way Luzardo is pitching is not a recipe for success.