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Phillies name Jesús Luzardo as Game 1 starter
Original: Phillies name Jesús Luzardo as Game 1 starter, pitching plan begins to take shape https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76406
The Philadelphia Phillies have named Jesús Luzardo as their Game 1 starting pitcher, with the rest of their postseason pitching rotation beginning to take shape ahead of a series against the Atlanta Braves. The decision signals how the club plans to deploy its arms early in the playoffs, and fans are weighing whether Luzardo is the right call for the high-stakes opener.
Why now: The Phillies' playoff series is imminent and the choice of Game 1 starter shapes expectations for the whole postseason.
Jesús LuzardoPhiladelphia PhilliesAtlanta BravesMLB
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