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Phillies unsung heroes for first half of 2018 season

By Kerry Kauffman

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 10: Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on June 10, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Brewers 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 10: Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on June 10, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Brewers 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 23 : Pitcher Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws to a Washington Nationals batter in the ninth inning at Nationals Park on June 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 23 : Pitcher Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws to a Washington Nationals batter in the ninth inning at Nationals Park on June 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Seranthony Dominguez

Hector Neris started the season as the closer and although saved 10 games, struggled mightily. He has been so poor that he has been sent to Triple A twice and has a 6.90 ERA with 11 home runs allowed.  Step in Seranthony Dominguez to solidify the back-end of the bull pen.

The 23-year old Dominguez made a rapid climb through the minor leagues and has been nearly lights out with the Phillies. Although he’s had a couple tough outings over the past two weeks, Dominguez has saved seven in eight opportunities and has a 1.98 ERA. He’s struck out 36, walked only four and allowed just 14 hits in 27 1/3 innings.

The rookie appears to be the real deal and him taking over the closer role could prove to be the single biggest move the Phillies made this season.

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