Eduardo Rodriguez Shines in Diamondbacks’ Strong Performance Against Phillies
Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez showcased his resilience on Sunday, delivering an impressive performance against the Philadelphia Phillies. The southpaw, coming off a rough outing against the New York Mets, held the Phillies to three runs on five hits over 5.1 innings, striking out a remarkable 10 batters along the way.
Rodriguez set the tone early by striking out lead-off hitter Trea Turner in just five pitches, an indicator of his dominant form throughout the game. Despite allowing a 362-foot solo home run to Bryce Harper, Rodriguez maintained control, executing key strikeouts that ultimately defined his performance. The strikeouts became a hallmark, with Rodriguez achieving double-digit figures for the eleventh time in his career, matching a previous high of 12 strikeouts as a Diamondback.
Although the Phillies managed to get baserunners on in all but one inning, Rodriguez navigated potential threats skillfully. He successfully forced J.T. Realmuto to fly out with two outs and runners in scoring position, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
Rodriguez’s day came to an end when he was replaced by Juan Morillo in the sixth inning. Unfortunately, Morillo surrendered a three-run homer to Weston Wilson, adding two runs to Rodriguez’s total, which ended at four runs allowed (three earned).
This outing marks a significant bounce-back for Rodriguez after struggling against the Mets, where he conceded eight earned runs in just four innings. The Diamondbacks look to build on this win in upcoming matchups, with fans encouraged to catch the rest of the game coverage on 98.7 and the Arizona Sports app.
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