The left-hander continued to impress in the Phillies rotation against a rolling Giants offense.

Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 12 over seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the first as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Thursday for a four-game split. Sánchez (2-0) allowed three runs — two earned — four hits and one walk. Sánchez got 11 of his strikeouts on changeups and threw changeups on 50 of 97 pitches. After Matt Chapman hit an RBI single in the first, the Phillies went ahead in the bottom half as their first five batters reached base on four singles and a walk.

Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 12 over seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the first as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Thursday for a four-game split. Sánchez (2-0) allowed three runs — two earned — four hits and one walk. Sánchez got 11 of his strikeouts on changeups and threw changeups on 50 of 97 pitches. After Matt Chapman hit an RBI single in the first, the Phillies went ahead in the bottom half as their first five batters reached base on four singles and a walk.

After injury scares in the last two games, it seems that neither player will miss extended time.

Jordan Hicks' start against the Philadelphia Phillies could best be described as odd. The good: Hicks matched his career-high of seven innings. The bad: Hicks allowed five earned runs. The weird: Hicks allowed all five runs in the first yet still threw a career-high 105 pitches, having his share of words for the Phillies' bench and, at times, the umpiring crew.

Nick Castellanos concerned Philadelphia Phillies fans when he exited Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. It was revealed by Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb that Rob Thompson pulled Castellanos out of the game because of left hip flexor tightness. The Phillies are off to a good start this season, and Thompson is exercising caution with his star outfielder. Castellanos is one of Philadelphia's offensive leaders and a key part of the lineup.

The Colorado Rockies fired hitting coach Hensley Meulens and replaced him with former manager Clint Hurdle on Thursday. The Rockies, who had the day off before starting a series against the Nationals, are 3-15. The 57-year-old Meulens had been the club's hitting coach under manager Bud Black since 2022.

Lou Trivino didn't think it would mean much for him to earn his first win in three years. “It's a long time, so it's cool to be back in the stat column,” Trivino said after the Giants' 11-4 win on Wednesday. Bob Melvin, who managed Trivino with the Oakland A's, called on Trivino to provide much-needed equanimity in a tie ballgame after starter Robbie Ray allowed four earned runs over four innings. Trivino responded by throwing two scoreless innings, striking out two batters and allowing one lone hit.

Lou Trivino didn't think it would mean much for him to earn his first win in three years. “It's a long time, so it's cool to be back in the stat column,” Trivino said after the Giants' 11-4 win on Wednesday. Bob Melvin, who managed Trivino with the Oakland A's, called on Trivino to provide much-needed equanimity in a tie ballgame after starter Robbie Ray allowed four earned runs over four innings. Trivino responded by throwing two scoreless innings, striking out two batters and allowing one lone hit.

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As if a prolonged slump isn't bad enough, this Philly outfielder could miss time for a different reason.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander gave advice to Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter.

Cristopher Sanchez inside Citizens Bank Park has been one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball since the start of last season. Sanchez produced 16 of his 19 strikeouts this season at home and more are expected on Thursday afternoon against the San Francisco Giants. Sanchez and the Phillies are listed at -185 on the money line for the series finale. The Giants are countering with Jordan Hicks, who allowed 10 runs on 14 hits in his last two starts.

Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola comments on his rough outing against the San Francisco Giants, saying, "It's unacceptable," and that "It drives me crazy."

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... PHILADELPHIA — Jung Hoo Lee singled, doubled and drove in two runs to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-4 on Wednesday night. San Francisco improved to 13-5 with its third win in four games. Mike Yastrzemski, Wilmer Flores and Patrick Bailey also drove in a pair of runs for the Giants. Bryce Harper homered for Philadelphia. San Francisco had 13 hits and nine walks, with much of the damage coming off struggling Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola (0-4). The right-hander gave up six earned runs and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings. Three Giants relievers — Lou Trivino (1-0), Camilo Doval and Spencer Bivens — combined to pitch five scoreless

Tyler Fitzgerald has turned around his swing thanks to a recent meeting with the Giants' legend

Following a series victory in New York, the San Francisco Giants can take a set from the Philadelphia Phillies when they continue their 10-game road trip Thursday afternoon. The Giants captured two of three games against the Yankees over the weekend and have taken two of the first three in their four-game series with the Phillies. Mike Yastrzemski, Jung Hoo Lee, Wilmer Flores and Patrick Bailey each drove in two runs in an 11-4 victory Wednesday as San Francisco improved to 9-3 on the road this season.

The Phillies face the Giants on April 17. Here's how to watch the game.

Tyler Fitzgerald's turnaround at the plate has been one of the more welcome developments for the surging San Francisco Giants — and he has one of baseball's greatest hitters to thank. Last week, while the Giants were back at Oracle Park, Fitzgerald got a hands-on hitting lesson from none other than Barry Bonds. Eliminate the tendency to drop the barrel — a habit that had plagued Fitzgerald during a rough start to the season. Since that conversation, Fitzgerald has looked like a completely different hitter.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson gave second baseman Bryson Stott a night off from the starting lineup Wednesday, seeing an opportunity to use righty Edmundo Sosa against San Francisco Giants southpaw Robbie Ray. Entering the game, they were hitting just .167 against him. Righties weren't doing much better (.175), but Sosa came in hitting .444 overall and .357 against lefties.