Getty Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez was named to his first NL All-Star team last season.
The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off the 2026 MLB season on the right foot after defeating the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Opening Day. Kyle Schwarber kicked off the festivities with a two-run home run in the first inning, and Alec Bohm joined the party later with a three-run home run to put the Phillies up 5-0. The main star of the day, however, was the Phillies’ starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez.
Sánchez picked up right where he left off
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