Luis Arraez sparks Phillies' 5-0 win in debut

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired second baseman Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants at the trade deadline. In his first game on Tuesday night, Arraez batted cleanup and recorded a single and a double, driving in two runs as the Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 5‑0.

Pitcher Jesús Luzardo delivered eight scoreless innings, allowing only four hits and striking out seven. The win extended Philadelphia’s winning streak to four games and kept them within a game of the NL wild‑card lead. The trade forced defensive reshuffling: Bryce Harper moved to right field, Bryson Stott shifted to third base, and Alec Bohm took over first base. Interim manager Don Mattingly praised Arraez’s contact‑oriented approach and the energy he brought to the clubhouse.

Arraez’s debut highlighted his low‑strikeout, high‑average skill set, which the Phillies hope will balance their power‑heavy lineup as they push toward the postseason.