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Gabe Kapler’s mix-and-match bullpen usage might have played a role in Hector Neris’ downfall, but if the reliever wants to get back to the big leagues he has to be successful in whatever role he is used in.

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Are Hector Neris’ problems tied to his mind or mechanics? Gabe Kapler isn’t sure | Bob Brookover

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The happiest player in a Phillies uniform on Monday night had to be catcher Andrew Knapp . After letting a wild pitch get by him on a strikeout in the top of the ninth inning and allowing the game to continue after a third strikeout in the inning, the Phillies needed a little help from a defensive gaffe by the Cardinals to be able to celebrate a 6-5 walk-off victory.

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Phillies win wild extra inning game despite nearly giving game away

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Five weeks after losing his job as the Phillies closer, Hector Neris lost his roster spot in the major leagues.

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Phillies demote Hector Neris to minors, promote former Roy Halladay pupil

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A day after seemingly regaining some confidence on the mound, the only thing saving Hector Neris from a most epic meltdown on Sunday was manager Gabe Kapler making the decision to pull another arm out of the bullpen with the Phillies needing just one more out to preserve a series victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. Neris entered the game in the ninth inning with a 10-5 lead to protect to close out a second-straight win, Neris promptly gave one run back with a leadoff home run served up to Jesus Aguilar .

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Phillies had no choice but to send Hector Neris to minors

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The Phils needed every one of their 10 runs when Hector Neris was roughed up in the ninth.

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Maikel Franco’s two-hit, four-RBI day powers Phillies past Brewers

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If Hector Neris is going to regain his role as the Phillies’ full-time closer, it will be because he gets back to using primarily his two best pitches rather than trying to throw his slider.

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Hector Neris’ slide from Phillies closer role began with overuse of his slider

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It was the first time since last August that the Phillies faced a save situation and opted for a pitcher other than Hector Neris.

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Phillies use Edubray Ramos, not Hector Neris, to close out win over Mets

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After allowing three home runs in a span of four pitches on April 29, 2017, Hector Neris bounced back and had a strong season. The Phillies believe their closer has the ability to learn from his struggles once again this year.

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Phillies-Mets rained out; Hector Neris still has Gabe Kapler’s confidence

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For the second time in six days, Hector Neris blew a save for the Phillies, whose four-game winning streak was snapped in the series-opener against the New York Mets.

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Hector Neris blows another save as Phillies fall to Mets

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Hector Neris returned to his splitter Tuesday night as he recovered from his blown save against the Nationals.

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How Hector Neris rebounded from his embarrassing blown save

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