Ranger Suarez injury update: Phillies lefty X-rays negative after taking comebacker vs Cardinals

Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez sustains hand injury, status uncertain after X-rays. Team's bullpen shines in 6-1 win against Cardinals. Harper shines.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez faced a scary moment during Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals when he took a hard comebacker to the hand. X-rays were taken after the incident, revealing swelling but no serious damage. Manager Rob Thomson confirmed that Suárez had a hand contusion but the X-rays came back negative. It remains uncertain whether Suárez will be sidelined due to the injury.

Despite the scare, Suárez had a strong outing before exiting the game. He threw two perfect innings and struck out two batters, maintaining his impressive season stats. The Phillies bullpen stepped up to secure a 6-1 victory, allowing just one run over seven innings. Spencer Turnbull shined with six strikeouts in three scoreless innings, potentially filling in for Suárez if needed.

Offensively, Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm led the charge for the Phillies. Harper belted his 14th home run of the season, while Bohm contributed a two-run double in the first inning. Nick Castellanos and Brandon Marsh also added runs to the scoreboard, showcasing the team's depth.

With a 41-18 record, the Phillies currently hold the best record in Major League Baseball. The New York Yankees are the only other team with over 40 wins, highlighting the Phillies' dominant performance this season. As Suárez's status remains uncertain, the team looks to continue their winning ways and maintain their position atop the standings.

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