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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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Jul 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp (29) reacts to a hit during the third inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The Philadelphia Phillies won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp (29) reacts to a hit during the third inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The Philadelphia Phillies won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

Struggling Bats

Catcher Cameron Rupp had a tough week at the plate. Rupp hit just one hit (a double) in 14 at bats with seven strikeouts.

Maikel Franco struggled offensively this week, hitting just .190 with no extra base hits.

Peter Bourjos continues to struggle, hitting .154 this week with a double.

The first base tandem of Ryan Howard and Tommy Joseph had a poor week at the plate. The duo combined for just four hits to nine strikeouts this week.

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