Cristopher Sánchez pitches shutout to lead Phillies past Marlins 2-0

Philadelphia Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez is doused after the Phillies won a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez pitched a shutout, Bryson Stott drove in both runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night in the first contest without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in the lineup.

Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh doubled for the Phillies, who improved their MLB-best record to 54-28.

Sánchez (6-3), making his second start since signing a four-year, $22.5 million contract extension, allowed three hits, struck out nine and walked none for his first career complete game. The 27-year-old lefty retired 14 consecutive batters before Otto Lopez’s leadoff single in the eighth. Lopez was the lone batter to reach second base after advancing on a groundout.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez reacts after the Phillies won a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

“It was incredible,” Sánchez said through an interpreter. “Nothing is impossible if you want to do something. You just have to focus and work really hard.”

Sánchez, who lowered his ERA to 2.41, threw 73 of his 101 pitches for strikes.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez reacts after the Phillies won a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

“He's come so far,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. “Now, he's a dominant pitcher in major league baseball. He'd be a number one on a lot of teams.”

“He's one of the better young pitchers in the league,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said.

After putting runners on first and third with no out in the fifth, Philadelphia went ahead 1-0 on Stott’s groundout off Kyle Tyler (0-1) that scored Whit Merrifield.

The Phillies tacked on a run in the eighth. Johan Rojas led off with a base hit to center field that the speedy outfielder turned into a double when center fielder Vidal Bruján jogged to the ball. Rojas went to third on Calvin Faucher’s wild pitch and scored on Stott’s sacrifice fly to left.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez reacts after striking out Miami Marlins' Vidal Brujan during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Before the game, Philadelphia placed Harper and Schwarber on the 10-day injured list after both were hurt in Thursday night’s loss to Miami. Harper strained his left hamstring running the bases in the ninth inning, and Schwarber strained his left groin making a throw from left field in the eighth.

Miami Marlins' Declan Cronin pitches during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

“Bummed to go on the IL,” Harper said before the game. “Never wanted that to happen, obviously. But it was the best decision for our team. Hopefully get back in the smartest way possible and quickest way as well.”

Harper wouldn’t specify a timetable for his return, only saying he hopes to be back as soon as possible. The two-time MVP is batting .303 with 20 homers and 58 RBIs. He extended his hitting streak to 12 consecutive games with an RBI double in the first inning on Thursday.

Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas, left, scores past Miami Marlins catcher Ali Sanchez on a sacrifice fly by Bryson Stott during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

TRAINER’S ROOM

Miami Marlins shortstop Tim Anderson, right, collides with Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas after Rojas hit a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Phillies: To take Harper and Schwarber’s places on the roster, the Phillies recalled infielder Kody Clemens and Rojas from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

UP NEXT

Marlins RHP Roddery Muñoz (1-3, 5.80) opposes Philadelphia RHP Aaron Nola (9-3, 3.39) in the third contest of the four-game series on Saturday.

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott catches a fly out by Miami Marlins' Emmanuel Rivera during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott, right, reacts after getting tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez while trying to steal second during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Philadelphia Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Miami Marlins' Kyle Tyler pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Miami Marlins right fielder Dane Myers fields a double by Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Miami Marlins right fielder Dane Myers tries to field a single by Philadelphia Phillies' Garrett Stubbs during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott follows through after hitting a run-scoring fielder's choice against Miami Marlins pitcher Kyle Tyler during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos walks to the dugout after flying out against Miami Marlins pitcher Kyle Tyler during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos, right, steals second past Miami Marlins shortstop Tim Anderson during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)