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PHLY Phillies Podcast: Sanchez shines, Crawford impresses & the Phillies are LEGIT

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March 27, 2026
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The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off the 2025 season in dominant fashion, defeating the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park. Cristopher Sanchez delivered a dominant outing on the mound, racking up 10 strikeouts to set the tone for the year. Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm each homered for Philadelphia, while highly anticipated rookie Justin Crawford recorded two hits in his Major League debut. Jhoan Duran made history at Citizens Bank Park in a moment Phillies fans won’t forget. With an off day ahead, Philadelphia prepares for the remainder of their opening weekend series against Texas — with Aaron Nola and Jesús Luzardo lined up to take the ball next. Bryce Harper looks to ignite the home crowd as the Phillies build early momentum in 2025. ⚾ Topics covered in this video: — Cristopher Sanchez 10-strikeout performance — Kyle Schwarber & Alec Bohm home runs — Justin Crawford MLB debut — Jhoan Duran Phillies history moment — Phillies vs. Rangers series preview — Aaron Nola & Jesús Luzardo pitching matchups

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