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a doozy of a ballgame yesterday. It was pretty normal for 7.2 innings before fully going off the rails and delving into performance art. Regardless, it was a win and hopefully once the Phillies can build off of as they enter the week of the Field of Dreams game.
On to the links.
Phillies News:
- Caleb Kilian suffered what appeared to be an oblique injury during yesterday’s game.
- Aaron Nola has not had a good season, but he did become only the second Phillies pitcher in history to collect 2,000 strikeouts. It’s a milestone that has to count for something. ($)
- Jonathan Bowlan has emerged as the Phillies top set-up man for Jhoan Duran in the wake of Brad Keller’s injury. It’s a role he’s thriving in. ($)
MLB News:
- Chris Sale accomplished a rare feat yesterday as he was ejected before the Braves game even began due to arguing about a balk call from Saturday night.
- The Marlins, still barely alive for a Wild Card spot, may be without Kyle Stowers as he suffered a hamstring injury yesterday.
- The Rays have placed Griffin Jax on the 15-day IL with elbow discomfort, dealing a blow to their pitching staff as they look to hold on to their division lead.
- Old “friend” Austin Hays has found a new home, reportedly signing a major league deal with the San Diego Padres. ($)
