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Cristopher Sánchez strikes out career-high 12 for Phillies in 6-4 win over Giants

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Philadelphia Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

(ASSOCIATED PRESS)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 12 over seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the first as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Thursday for a four-game split.

Sánchez (2-0) allowed three runs — two earned — four hits and one walk. His previous strikeout high was 10 on three occasions.