Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez Delivers Complete-Game Masterpiece and Solidifies Ace Status

Cristopher Sánchez, the 28-year-old Phillies left-hander, pitched his third career complete game, a four-hitter, in a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. He threw 106 pitches, striking out 12 and inducing 13 ground-ball outs, while improving his season record to 9-2 with a 2.40 ERA. Sánchez has now gone six innings or more in his last nine consecutive outings, showcasing an electric arsenal including a high-90s fastball and a killer change-up, earning him recognition as a potential National League Cy Young Award candidate and an 'ace' by teammate Bryce Harper.