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Jul 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) throws a runner out at first against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) throws a runner out at first against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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It was a rough week for Phillies baseball. The team managed just two wins in six games played, dropping two of three against both the Dodgers and Cardinals at home this week.

The big story this week for the Fightins was the homecoming of the iconic Chase Utley. Appearing in Dodger Blue at Citizen’s Bank Park for the first time since he was traded last year, Chase received a hero’s welcome in South Philly. The beloved former Phillie received a long standing ovation from the Fightins faithful who were happy to see “The Man” back in the City of Brotherly love, even if he was playing for another team.

Utley responded with two homers (including a grand slam) in the Dodgers 15-5 blowout of the Phils on Friday. Surprisingly, Phillies fans cheered both of Utley’s dingers. It seems no matter what Utley can do no wrong in this town.

Let’s take a look at who was surging and who was struggling for the Fightins.

Next: Surging Bats

Aug 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) hits a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) hits a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Surging Bats

Cesar Hernandez has been scorching hot at the plate. Cesar hit .438 this week with two homers and a double.

Several scuffling players broke out of their slumps last week, including first baseman Tommy Joseph, who hit .400 with a homer and a double.

Maikel Franco also had a great week after some recent struggles at the plate. Franco hit .391 with a homer and two doubles.

Peter Bourjos improved at the dish, hitting .300 with a double and triple this week.

Next: Struggling Bats

Aug 18, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr (40) in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. The Blue Jays won 8-5. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr (40) in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. The Blue Jays won 8-5. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Struggling Bats

Taylor Featherston continued to struggle, hitting just .167 with  double. After failing to get going at the dish, Featherston was optioned back to Triple A Lehigh Valley after Sunday’s loss to the Cards.

Aaron Altherr had a rough week at the plate, hitting just .208 with 10 strikeouts in 28 official at-bats.

Jimmy Paredes struggled coming off a decent week. The outfielder hit just .222 with three strikeouts in nine at-bats.

Veteran catcher Carlos Ruiz had a paltry week at the dish, going .231 with two walks.

Next: Surging Arms

Aug 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris (50) pitches during the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris (50) pitches during the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Surging Arms

David Hernandez and Hector Neris had nice week’s out of the pen. The duo combined for 5.1 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts to just one walk.

Adam Morgan bounced back nicely this week after some recent struggles. Morgan gave up just one earned run in six innings pitched in the Fightins 4-3 loss to the Cardinals on Friday.

Jeremy Hellickson continues to pitch well for the Phillies. Hellickson gave up just two earned runs in seven innings pitched with eight strikeouts against the Cardinals on Saturday.

Next: Struggling Arms

Aug 17, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Thompson (44) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Thompson (44) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

Struggling Arms

It was another poor week for the Fightins starting rotation. Jake Thompson, Vincent Velasquez, and Jerad Eickhoff all had rough starts this week. The trio combined to give up 19 earned runs in 22.2 innings pitched this week (with 10 charged to Velasquez over two starts).

Elvis Araujo had a disastrous week out of the Phillies pen. Araujo gave up six earned runs in just 0.1 innings pitched this week.

Edubray Ramos also struggled out of the bullpen this week. Ramos gave up two earned runs in just two innings pitched.

The Phillies called up right handed reliever Frank Hermann to replace Aaron Nola on the 25 man roster, and the early results were brutal. Hermann has given up five earned runs in just three innings pitched this week.

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