Philadelphia Phillies Weekly Recap: Hail Cesar Herandez

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 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.

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