The lead
June 30, 2026 - Philadelphia - Cristopher Sánchez earned 29 pitching FP, and the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0 at Citizens Bank Park, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.
How the game turned
Sanchez dominated from the first pitch while the Phillies' offense scored enough to make the shutout stand up. Pittsburgh never threatened a comeback against a sharp Philadelphia staff.
Pitching and matchup notes
Sanchez's 29 pitching FP gem set the tone at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies pitching held the Pirates to zero runs while the lineup piled on runs.
Bats that changed the board
AthX Engine graded Philadelphia at 19 team FP on the Monday card.
AthX Engine fantasy angle
AthX Engine rewards shutouts when strikeouts and zeroes stack at the top of the daily pitching board. Sanchez' 29 FP registers separately from dynamic pricing.
What comes next
The Phillies and Pirates played again Tuesday in Philadelphia.
*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*
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