The Philadelphia Phillies, led by standout performances from Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and pitcher Ranger Suárez, secured a series of victories against The Friar. Harper and Realmuto contributed significantly with home runs, with Harper's early homer setting the tone and Realmuto's 2-run homer extending the lead in a game that ended 9-3 in favor of the Phillies. This game featured the fifth long ball of the night for Philly. Suárez showcased his pitching prowess, maintaining a scoreless innings streak that reached 32.2 innings before concluding. His performance has been a highlight, with a 1.32 ERA and a 5-0 record for the season, and his 2.51 ERA on the road since 2021 is the best among pitchers with comparable innings. Suárez is also officially halfway to Orel Hershiser’s record scoreless inning streak of 59. The Phillies have won 10 of their last 12 games, demonstrating strong form in the league.
Suárez's scoreless innings streak ends in otherwise brilliant effort in Phillies win over Padres https://t.co/63t5MrTA87
Ranger Suarez does an absolute number on the #Padres as the Fightin’ Phils win 5-1 in a brilliant 2 hours, 9 minutes.
The @Phillies: - Winners of 10 of 12 - Ranger Suárez moves to 5-0 with a 1.32 ERA https://t.co/njw9t3Clcd
Ranger Suarez pitched a shutout 11 nights ago and was equally dominant Saturday, which was also another huge game for Alec Bohm. https://t.co/S5Vthm9D6P
Ranger Suarez's scoreless innings streak ends at 32.2 innings, but he still turned in another gem https://t.co/tYMHYNPmq8
Ranger Suárez winds up tied for the third-longest scoreless streak in #Phillies history. 41.0 IP- Grover Alexander (1911) 34.0 IP- Cliff Lee (2011) 32.2 IP- Ranger Suárez (2024) 32.2 IP- Larry Andersen (1984) 32.0 IP- Robin Roberts (1950) 32.0 IP- Ken Heintzelman (1949)
Ranger Suárez is now one of only seven pitchers in Phillies history with a 30.0 inning scoreless streak: Suarez, Cliff Lee (2x), HOF Grover Cleveland Alexander (2x), HOF Steve Carlton, HOF Robin Roberts, Ken Heintzelman and Larry Andersen.
Ranger Suarez is officially halfway to Orel Hershiser’s record scoreless inning streak of 59
What if Ranger Suarez never allows another run?
Nothing to dislike about these first 2 innings from Ranger Suarez, who's had command of 5 different pitches again. Suarez' 2.51 ERA on the road since 2021 is the best in all of baseball among the 61 pitchers with at least as many innings.
Ranger Suárez takes the mound looking to remain undefeated. 💪 https://t.co/yoLSFY8xBm
Fightin' Phillies win 9-3 vs. The Friar, which didn't put up much of a fight.
Realmuto's 2-run HR off Cosgrove makes it 9-1 Fightins vs. The Friar. Fifth long ball of the night for Philly. None for the Pads.
Bryce Harper homers. Fightins lead The Friar 3-0. How's Beer Fest going?