On Aug. 17, Cristopher Sánchez delivered a 99-pitch masterpiece, a two-hit, one-run shutdown of the Washington Nationals. He ignited the home crowd once again with his second complete game at Citizens Bank Park of the year.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson raved about his breakout left-hander’s performance. He was asked why Sánchez had been able to find so much success in his home ballpark compared to on the road. Thomson didn’t give it much thought, chalking it up to randomness.
He’s changed his thinking as the Phillies prepare for the postseason.
With ace Zack Wheeler as the no-doubt Game 1 starter when Philadelphia hosts the beginning of the National League Division Series on Saturday afternoon, Thomson has a decision to make for Sunday’s Game 2.