# Cristopher Sánchez MLB wins leadership > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cristopher-snchez-mlb-wins-leadership > Updated: 2026-09-29T09:57:02.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez moved into the lead for the most wins in Major League Baseball following an 18th victory against the New York Mets. This win allowed Sánchez to break a tie with Sonny Gray of the Boston Red Sox. By the conclusion of the MLB regular season, Sánchez finished as the National League wins leader with 18 victories. He became the first Dominican left-handed pitcher to lead the National League in wins and the first Phillies pitcher to lead the league in this category since 2010. His season performance included 207 innings pitched, 231 strikeouts, and a 2.93 ERA, while also tying for the National League lead in quality starts with 22. Sánchez’s achievement marks him as the sixth Dominican player in MLB history to lead the league in victories. Following the regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies entered the postseason, where they defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in ten innings during the National League Wild Card Series. The victory, secured by a tenth-inning solo home run from Alec Bohm following earlier home runs by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, forced a decisive Game 3 in the series. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Dominican MLB players achieve historic milestones and postseason success Dominican MLB players reached major milestones, including Cristopher Sánchez leading the NL in wins and the Philadelphia Phillies forcing a Game 3 in the Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristopher-snchez-leads-national-league-in-wins ### 2026-09-21: Cristopher Sánchez leads MLB in wins after Phillies victory Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez leads MLB with 18 wins after a 7-2 victory over the New York Mets, becoming the first Philadelphia pitcher to lead the league in wins since 1982. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristopher-snchez-leads-mlb-in-wins-after-phillies-victory --- Cite as: Cristopher Sánchez MLB wins leadership. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cristopher-snchez-mlb-wins-leadership