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Verducci argues Cristopher Sánchez’s elite two-plane changeup—high spin, similar release to his sinker and strong movement—has become the backbone of the Phillies and a leading argument in the NL Cy Young race, with Ohtani also a strong contender; the piece also notes a broader shift in modern pitching away from four-seam fastballs toward off-speed and spin-heavy offerings.
Cristopher Sánchez delivered eight innings with 10 strikeouts and just three hits allowed, Bryce Harper homered twice, and the Phillies blew open a close game to beat Oakland 9-1 as their rotation thrives under interim manager Don Mattingly.
Jordan Montgomery pitched six scoreless innings to earn his first win since April 8 and quash a run of 10 consecutive starts without a win. The Cardinals lost nine of them by one run or in a shutout, or both. Montgomery threw the changeup 29 times, and 10 of them got a swing and a miss. The Reds fouled off five. They did not put a changeup in play.