Luzardo rebounded from a rough start to retire 22 straight batters, fueling a 6-4 Phillies win and a four-game sweep; his steadying performance capped a pivotal late-season turn that widened the Phillies’ Wild Card advantage and put Mets in a precarious spot.

Luzardo cruised early, retiring 13 straight before leaving with a comfortable lead that the bullpen failed to preserve. His sharp breaking balls and command kept the Phillies off balance for most of the night, making the late-run rally by Atlanta the difference.

Luzardo provided a strong early stretch for Philly, delivering quality innings before the late Braves rally. His ability to hold lineups through the first portion of games highlights his continued fantasy relevance when facing strong lineups.

Luzardo is referenced as part of the Phillies’ noted top-tier pitching talent pool, illustrating the depth of Philly’s rotation aspirations. Luzardo’s status with Miami provides context to the mix of left-handers and young arms in the league.

Luzardo seeks win six in seven decisions, facing a Braves lineup that has challenged him in two prior starts. With a strong pedigree and ring-level control, Luzardo is a solid option in this marquee duel, though fantasy owners should monitor pitch count and park factors given the opposing offense.