Phillies turn page against Giants, record first shutout win of season in first game since Rob Thomson's firing
The Philadelphia Phillies earned their first shutout win of the 2026 season with a 7-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants, marking their debut game under interim manager Don Mattingly following the firing of Rob Thomson. Starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings, while Alec Bohm and Adolis García each delivered key RBI doubles. The win provided a brief reprieve after a disappointing start to the season that led to Thomson's dismissal despite his strong overall record. Mattingly, promoted hours after Thomson's firing, now leads a team struggling to meet expectations despite a high payroll.
- ▪Rob Thomson was fired as Phillies manager after a 9-19 start, despite leading the team to playoff appearances in each of his previous full seasons.
- ▪Don Mattingly became the Phillies' interim manager, creating MLB history as the first father to manage a team while his son, Preston Mattingly, serves as general manager.
- ▪Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings with eight strikeouts, helping secure the Phillies' first shutout win of the season.
- ▪Dave Dombrowski attempted to hire Alex Cora as Thomson’s replacement, but Cora opted to prioritize family time instead.
- ▪Thomson expressed openness to remaining with the Phillies organization in a different role despite not being formally offered one.
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