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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 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.

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