Jesús Luzardo is named the NL Pitcher of the Month after striking out 46 batters with a 1.31 ERA in the month of August

Jesús Luzardo allowed one run with six strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings in a win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Two of the National League's top left-handers meet in Phoenix with wild-card positioning on the line, as Philadelphia tries to keep a share of the top seed while Arizona looks to climb back into a playoff spot.

All-Star starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo of the Philadelphia Phillies has been voted the National League Pitcher of the Month for August, and starting pitcher Noah Cameron of the Kansas City Royals has been named the American League Pitcher of the Month for August.

Jesús Luzardo allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings and got the win in the Phillies' 9-1 victory over the Twins on Saturday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — It was a changeup, of course, perfectly placed to just nick the bottom outside corner of the zone. Angels shortstop Zach Neto swung nearly out of his shoes trying to chase it, his momentum bringing him down to a knee over the plate.

Philadelphia Phillies ace Jesus Luzardo is having a strong second season on the mound for the NL East franchise.

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