Marlins enter All-Star break with best record in franchise history after victory over Phillies

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Bryan De La Cruz homered among his four hits as the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 on Sunday.

Jesús Sánchez and rookie Dane Myers also went deep for the Marlins, who reached the All-Star break with their best record in franchise history at 53-39.

"It’s been fun to watch them grow," Marlins first-year manager Skip Schumaker said. "There is a lot of belief in that clubhouse that we’re ready to win, and they’ve proved it."

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Miami Marlins Jesus Sanchez celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Miami.  (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Marlins starter Jesús Luzardo (8-5) struck out nine and allowed four hits over 6 1/3 innings. The left-hander gave up two runs and was lifted after he plunked Bryson Stott, who had two of the hits against Luzardo. He took steps toward Stott during his walk to first and they briefly exchanged words.

"Obviously, I was not intentionally trying to throw at anyone," Luzardo said in Spanish. "I believe someone in the dugout didn’t like that I was pitching inside but that is part of the game. As a pitcher, if you stay on only one side of the plate, it is not going to go well for you."

Phillies’ star slugger Bryce Harper was kept out of the lineup as a precaution because of right elbow soreness. Harper was hit by a pitch on his surgically repaired elbow Saturday and exited after the third inning.

Every Marlins batter, except Luis Arraez, had a hit against Phillies starter Aaron Nola and two relievers. Arraez went 0-for-4 and his major