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Philadelphia Phillies Weekly Awards: April 30-May 6

By Sean Duckworth

Apr 29, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Michael Saunders (5) loses his bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Michael Saunders (5) loses his bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 5, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek (17) against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Most Valuable Position Player

Cameron Rupp

Rupp has found himself in the LVPP discussion more than anything else but the veteran backstop had a tremendous week this week.  Rupp went 9 for 23(.391) on the week while stroking two doubles and two home runs in the process.

Rupp hasn’t shown much through the first month and some odd days. However, Rupp’s performance this week has jumped his batting average from .180 to .247.

Most Valuable Pitcher

Pat Neshek

It’s time to give credit where credit is due. Neshek has been phenomenal all season and this week was no different.

The sidewinder threw just two innings this week but continued his successful first month. Neshek has a 0.00 ERA in 9.2 innings pitched this season.

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It may not have been a flashy week or one filled with a ton of action but it is time to recognize what the Eagle-toting, World Baseball Classic Champion has done so far this season.

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