Bohm's Historic Game
Alec Bohm Records Five Hits as Phillies Dominate Twins 9-1 in Command Performance
Alec Bohm delivered five hits in a single game for the first time in his career, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a dominant 9-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night, according to Herald Bulletin. Jesús Luzardo backed him up with 6 2/3 innings of sharp pitching, allowing just one earned run.
The Phillies broke the game open with a seven-run fifth inning. Every one of those runs scored with two outs, per Daily Gazette.
Bohm's Historic Night Drives Phillies Offense
Bohm went 5-for-5 on the night — the first five-hit game of his major league career, Newsday reported. He doubled in the second, fourth, and ninth innings, spreading his damage throughout the game. Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott each chipped in two hits of their own to keep the lineup rolling.
The five-hit performance was a career milestone for the third baseman. It pushed Philadelphia's offense into high gear from the second inning onward, according to Beaumont Enterprise.
Seven Runs With Two Outs Blow the Game Open
The Phillies' biggest damage came in the fifth inning. They scored all seven of their fifth-inning runs with two outs, turning what could have been a close game into a rout. The rally showed the team's ability to keep fighting deep into an at-bat, Herald Bulletin noted.
The final score of 9-1 was not close. Philadelphia's offense stayed locked in for all nine innings, capping the night with Bohm's ninth-inning double.
Luzardo Rolls on, Continues Dominant Stretch
Luzardo has now allowed two or fewer earned runs in 15 of his last 17 starts, according to Yahoo Sports. On Saturday, he went 6 2/3 innings and gave up just one run. His performance kept Minnesota's lineup nearly silent all night.
The only blemish was a single run allowed by Luzardo. Minnesota's offense had little answer for his stuff through the bulk of the game, Winnipeg Free Press reported.
Prielipp Gets Roughed Up in Five Innings for Twins
Minnesota starter Connor Prielipp had a rough outing. He allowed eight runs on eight hits over five innings. He also walked four batters and struck out six, per Daily Gazette. The combination of hits and free passes proved too much to overcome.
The Twins managed just one run on the night. Their offense could not keep pace with what Bohm and the Phillies were doing at the plate. The loss gave Minnesota little to build on heading into the next game.
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