Cristopher Sanchez Drives Phillies Sweep of Padres With Scoreless Innings Record

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Cristopher Sanchez Drives Phillies Sweep of Padres With Scoreless Innings Record

Sanchez tossed seven scoreless innings to shatter the Phillies franchise record with 41.2 consecutive scoreless innings. Philadelphia completed the sweep of San Diego behind the left-hander, who has not allowed a run in his past five starts. The 29-year-old now boasts a 1.62 ERA on the season with 86 strikeouts in 72.1 innings pitched.

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MLB Rips MLBPA Proposals for Giving Dodgers Extra $70 Million

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MLBPA Proposes Competitive Integrity Tax in First Offer

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