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Phillies Week in Review: Goodbye Chooch, Hello A.J.

By Alexis Girardo

Aug 28, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher A.J. Ellis (34) hits a two run double against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Citi Field. The Phillies won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher A.J. Ellis (34) hits a two run double against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Citi Field. The Phillies won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher A.J. Ellis (34) hits a two run double against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Citi Field. The Phillies won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher A.J. Ellis (34) hits a two run double against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Citi Field. The Phillies won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /

Surging Bats

Jimmy Paredes had a great week offensively for the Phils. The utility man hit .429 with a double and one RBI.

Aaron Altherr also had a nice week at the dish. Altherr batted .278 with with a double and three RBI.

Cesar Hernandez cooled off some this week, but still managed to hit .267 with a homer, two doubles, and four RBI.

Honorable mention goes to the newest Phillie, catcher A.J. Ellis. The Phillies newest catcher had a big two run double for the Phils in his debut against the Mets on Sunday. The Phils won the game 5-1.

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