Phillies win, Mattingly takes over after Thomson firing | JQJO

PHILADELPHIA — When public address announcer Dan Baker's microphone cut out during pregame ceremonies, the ballpark fell silent moments before the Phillies opened their series against the San Francisco Giants, marking Don Mattingly's first game as interim manager after Rob Thomson was fired earlier that day. The lineup Mattingly announced, backed by a strong outing from starter Jesús Luzardo, carried Philadelphia to a 7-0 shutout, the club's first of the season.

PHILADELPHIA — A four-run sixth showcased the offense the Phillies had lacked during their skid: Trea Turner beat out an infield throw, Kyle Schwarber drew a five-pitch walk, and back-to-back doubles by Bryce Harper and Adolis García put three runs on the board before Alec Bohm added a run with a line-drive double. Luzardo finished seven innings, struck out eight (five on his sweeper), allowed only two doubles while stranding both runners at second, and retired the final 11 batters. Brandon Marsh and Justin Crawford added insurance in the eighth, with Marsh singling and stealing second before Crawford's single scored him; Turner finished with four hits and Bohm had two.