Cristopher Sánchez started for the Philadelphia Phillies against the San Francisco Giants on Apr. 7, allowing only one run through four innings as the team aimed to win its first series at Oracle Park since 2013.
The game turned in the fifth inning after Sánchez allowed a leadoff single to Daniel Susac. A potential double play was missed when shortstop Trea Turner lost control of the ball during an exchange, leaving both runners safe. Catcher Rafael Marchán then picked off Jared Oliva at first base for one out, and Sánchez induced a pop-out from Willy Adames for another.
However, with two outs, Matt Chapman hit a line drive to left field that Otto Kemp could not catch after hesitating on his initial read. The ball sailed over Kemp’s glove, resulting in Susac scoring and giving the Giants a 2-0 lead. Luis Arráez followed with a single that scored Chapman, making it 3-0.
Sánchez left after pitching five-plus innings, having allowed eleven hits—his second-highest career total—and four runs (two earned) while striking out six batters. Other defensive misplays also affected his outing but were less costly than those in the fifth inning.
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