Phillies Week in Review: Howard Booming Off Bench

Aug 3, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) is congratulated by third base coach Juan Samuel (8) after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies won 5-4 in the twelfth inning. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 29, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Edubray Ramos throws in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Surging Arms

The Phils starting pitchers did not have a great week, but the pen sure did shine for the Fightins over the last seven days.

Hector Neris had an impressive week out of the bullpen. Neris posted a 2.25 ERA with six strikeouts and no walks in four innings pitched.

Jeanmar Gomez earned his 28th save of the year out in San Diego. As someone who was never intended to be the closer, Gomez has filled the position well.

Michael Mariot, Brett Olberholtzer, Elvis Araujo, Gomez, Edubray Ramos, combined for 12.1 scorless innings and nine strikeouts.

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