Luzardo was coming off a back injury and had previously undergone Tommy John surgery. But since joining the Phillies, he’s 4-0 with a 2.00 ERA, 57 strikeouts, and 1.19 WHIP in 54 innings. The Phillies are 7-2 in his nine starts.

An infield single and a flair to center out of reach of any Cardinal fielder prove the difference in a tight pitching duel that ends with Phillies' 2-1 victory.

Jesus Luzardo pitched seven innings to improve to 4-0, and Jordan Romano earned his fourth save by striking out the side in the ninth inning.

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Problem is, they were about to confront a Cardinals team that was even hotter than they were. The Cards brought a nine-game win streak into South Philly, the longest in the majors, and extended it to 10 before the Phillies finally ended it with a 2-1 win in the opener of a Wednesday twinbill.

The Philadelphia Phillies have a few needs to address when the trade deadline comes around. They have needs at third base and center field, but could also use some bullpen help. They came into Wednesday's doubleheader with the St.