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Phillies Week in Review 6/13 – 6/19

By Alexis Girardo

Jun 19, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Phillie Phanatic watches as Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) heads back to the dugout after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. The Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies, 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Phillie Phanatic watches as Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) heads back to the dugout after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. The Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies, 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nola (27) reacts in the dugout after being relieved in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nola (27) reacts in the dugout after being relieved in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Struggling Arms

Adam Morgan produced another in a series of poor starts, giving up four earned runs in 4.1 innings pitched this week for an ERA of 8.31. His role in the rotation has come under question at this point.

David Hernandez had a terrible week, giving up eight earned runs in just 3.1 innings pitched out of the pen, good for a dreadful 21.60 ERA.

Previously the staff leader, Aaron Nola had a week to forget, giving up 13 runs in just six innings. He also walked six batters in that span, a rarity for the pitcher known for pinpoint command.

Nola’s struggles have been unsettling for Phillies fans, but his defense has done him no favors either. He is likely just running into some bad luck. I don’t think we should panic about his recent performance just yet.

In happier news, the Phillies signed #1 overall draft pick Mickey Moniak this week. He’s expected to head to the Gulf Coast league to begin his stint in the minors. Here’s hoping we’ll see him setting the table atop the Phils lineup in a few short years. 

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