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Philadelphia Phillies Weekly Recap: Hail Cesar Herandez

By Alexis Girardo

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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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

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