Eflin 1st in MLB with 2 complete games, Phils top Royals 7-0
Zach Eflin became the majors' first pitcher with two complete games this season, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the Kansas City Royals 7-0 Saturday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Philadelphia Phillies
7
Kansas City Royals
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kauffman Stadium · 24,463 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 3-5 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Hernández reached on infield single to first, Harper scored, Realmuto to second, Hoskins to third.
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Single 7-0
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Strike Swinging 7-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 7-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Out 6-0
Pitch 11 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 10 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-0
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Play Result 6-0
McCutchen grounded out to shortstop, Hernández scored, Knapp to second.
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Ground Out 6-0
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 6-0
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 6-0
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Franco singled to center, Herrera scored, Hernández to second.
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Single 5-0
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
McCutchen grounded into fielder's choice to third, Herrera scored, Knapp safe at third on throwing error by third baseman Dozier, Hernández out at third.
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Error 4-0
McCutchen grounded into fielder's choice to third, Knapp safe at third on throwing error by third baseman Dozier, Hernández out at third, Herrera to.
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Error 4-0
McCutchen grounded into fielder's choice to third, Herrera scored, Knapp safe at third on throwing error by third baseman Dozier, Hernández out at third.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-0
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 4-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Inning 7-0
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Dozier struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 7-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Looking
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-0
Zach Eflin pitches to Hunter Dozier
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Gordon doubled to deep center.
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Double 7-0
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 7-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Looking
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Strike Looking 7-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-0
Zach Eflin pitches to Alex Gordon
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Mondesi struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 7-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 3 Looking
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Swinging 7-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 7-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-0
Zach Eflin pitches to Adalberto Mondesi
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Merrifield grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 7-0
Pitch 6 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 7-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Looking
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 4 : Ball 3
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 7-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-0
Zach Eflin pitches to Whit Merrifield
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Start Inning 7-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 7-0
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Franco grounded into fielder's choice to third, Realmuto out at third.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 7-0
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
Showing the last 40 of 577 events.
Head to Head
PHI wins series 2-1
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedKC
Whit Merrifield2B15
Adalberto MondesiSS43
Alex GordonLF4
Hunter Dozier3B17
Jorge SolerRF12
Ryan O'Hearn1B29
Kelvin GutierrezDH82
Chris OwingsCF12
Martin MaldonadoC15
PHI
Andrew McCutchenLF4
Jean SeguraSS9
Bryce HarperRF3
Rhys Hoskins1B17
J.T. RealmutoDH10
Odubel HerreraCF37
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Maikel Franco3B7
Andrew KnappC34
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