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
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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Apr 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Hernandez (30) pitches during the tenth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Struggling Arms

Jeanmar Gomez, Edubray Ramos, and David Hernandez all struggled out of the pen this week. The trio combined to give up seven earned runs in ten innings pitched this week.

Zach Eflin struggled mightily this week before landing on the DL, giving up seven earned runs in just three innings pitched against the Dodgers.

Vincent Velasquez also had a tough outing against the Dodgers this week. Velasquez gave up nine earned runs in just 4.2 innings pitched.

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