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The Phillies are reeling as key pitcher Jesús Luzardo is scratched from Saturday’s start due to shoulder stiffness, just after a dominant performance against the Braves. With bullpen fatigue mounting from an extra-innings loss the night before, the team’s turning to a bullpen game — a risky move in a tight division race. Interim manager Don Mattingly says Luzardo isn’t on the injured list but needs rest to avoid further issues, comparing the situation to how the Braves handled Chris Sale. Luzardo’s recent 1.85 ERA over his last ten starts makes his absence especially painful, with Bryce Harper calling it a “big bummer.” Compounding the issue, reliever Orion Kerkering, still recovering from turf toe and wearing a walking boot, adds pressure to an already thin bullpen. With a crucial series against Atlanta looming, every pitch matters — and Philadelphia’s pitching woes couldn’t come at a worse time.

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