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Phillies Week in Review

By Alexis Girardo

Jun 24, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) is congratulated by catcher Cameron Rupp (29) after scoring in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sport
Jun 24, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) is congratulated by catcher Cameron Rupp (29) after scoring in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sport /
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Jun 28, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Eickhoff (48) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 28, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Eickhoff (48) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

SURGING ARMS

Jerad Eickhoff continues to throw well, posting a 2.45 ERA for the week with 10 strikeouts in 11 innings pitched.

Zach Eflin had another strong start this week, tossing six scoreless innings against the Giants. Eflin has performed nicely for the Phils after a brutal major league debut.

Vincent Velasquez returned to the rotation this week after a stint on the DL and had a very nice outing for the Fightins. He threw five scoreless frames and struck out seven in a win against the Diamondbacks, and perhaps more importantly he appeared completely healthy.

Jeremy Hellickson also had a good week, going six innings and giving up just one run in a win against the Giants. Hellickson did leave the game early after pulling his back on a swing, but he is expected to make his next start as scheduled.

If Hellickson can continue to put up solid numbers through July, he will likely be the Phillies’ best trade chip as the trade deadline approaches.

The Phillies called up Edubray Ramos from AAA Lehigh Valley this week, and the youngster has impressed over his first few games. He has given up no runs and struck out five in 3.1 innings of work.

Andrew Bailey and Hector Neris also had productive week’s out of the pen, combining for six scoreless innings of work.

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