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3 Most memorable Phillies pitching performances of 2021

By Gabrielle Starr

Aug 8, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Phillies Ranger Suárez
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: Pitcher Ranger Suarez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch during the first inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirate at Citizens Bank Park on September 25, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

2. Ranger Suárez throws a Maddux

Ranger Suárez wasn’t talked about nearly enough in 2021. He was excellent out of the bullpen, and then returned to the starting rotation for the first time since 2018 and continued to excel.

Suárez had a 1.12 ERA over 27 relief appearances when Joe Girardi was essentially forced, by starting pitcher issues, to move him to the rotation at the end of July. The lefty hadn’t thrown more than three innings in any of his appearances at that point in the season, and hadn’t made a start since 2018.

Less than two months later, on September 25, Suárez pitched a complete-game shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He only needed 97 pitches to dispatch the rival Pennsylvania team, a feat that is known as a Maddux.

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