Phillies Week in Review: Howard Flashes Former Greatness

Aug 9, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies former player Jim Thome and the Phillie Phanatic shoot hot dogs into the crowd in between innings of game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets defeated the Phillies, 2-1 in 11 innings. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jul 24, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris (50) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Surging Arms

Elvis Araujo and Hector Neris had a great week out of the pen, combining for 6.2 scoreless innings with six strikeouts.

Severino Gonazalez also pitched well out of the bullpen this week in long relief. Gonzalez gave up just one earned run in five innings pitched with three strikeouts.

Jeremy Hellickson was the lone bright spot in the starting rotation this week. Hellickson posted a 1.80 ERA in five innings pitched with seven strikeouts against the Dodgers. Hellickson did exit the game early with some back tightness, but is expected to make his next start.

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