Friday night, Cristopher Sanchez started the game by getting an out before allowing a walk and a double to the following two batters. After getting the next out on a strikeout, Sanchez was aided by a sterling play from Bryson Stott to keep the Marlins off the board for that inning and the subsequent four innings Sanchez pitched. He was excellent after five innings, yet was still removed from the game with a 2-0 lead and a fully rested bullpen.
It did not end in victory as the bullpen coughed up home runs to Miami to allow them to take the game and shrink the Phillies’ lead in the wild card race at the time.