PHILADELPHIA | The Phillies finally got a victory from a starting pitcher. And Adam Morgan might have been the most unlikely candidate to break their monthlong drought.
Winless in the minors this year, Morgan, a former University of Alabama player, won his major league debut in surprising style, outpitching Michael Wacha and leading Philadelphia past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-2 on Sunday.
“I’m just very, very happy for the opportunity. Very grateful,” Morgan said. “I didn’t want to try to do too much or overthink. The main thing was keeping the ball down.”
Morgan (1-0) allowed one run and six hits in 5 2-3 innings, striking out six and walking two against the team with the best record in the majors.