Philadelphia Phillies Weekly Awards: May 28th-June 3rd

Jun 3, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ben Lively (49) is doused with ice by first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) after a victory against the San Francisco Giants in his first MLB start at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 3, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ben Lively (49) fields a ground ball for an out in past catcher Andrew Knapp (34) during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Most Valuable Position Player

Howie Kendrick

Kendrick came off the disabled list and immediately made and impact. The veteran utility man hit .300 on the week with a home run. Kendrick looked healthy and even managed to steal a base, showing that his oblique injury is fully healed.

Kendrick will likely be an everyday starter now that he is back and hopefully he can help jumpstart the top of a struggling lineup.

Most Valuable Pitcher

Ben Lively

The brightest moment of last week was thanks to Lively. Lively made his major league debut in grand fashion tossing seven innings of one run ball. The 6’4″ righty, acquired by the Phils in the Marlon Byrd deal, scattered just four hits in those seven innings.

Next: Phillies Opposition Roadblock: Atlanta Braves

Lively will be in search of his first major league strikeout his next time out.

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