An appearance in an exhibition game will not sway a team, but it could help alleviate any doubt that lingered about Neshek's ability to face lefthanded hitters.
The Phillies reliever pitched the second inning for the NL and retired three of the four hitters he faced.
It is all but certain that 2017 will join last season as two of baseball's three highest homer seasons. The home run is back. And something seems to be up.
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Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb held a live chat about the team at the all-star break.
The larger-than-life New York Yankees slugger dominated the All-Star Home Run Derby in the same manner he has smashed his way through his rookie season.
It is no secret that the Phillies are trying to ship Pat Neshek - their most reliable pitcher - before the July 31 trade deadline.
Longtime Phils figure offers hitting advice to Phillies third baseman
He started his funky delivery after he was plunked by a pitch in high school.
The Phillies hit six home runs in a win over the Padres to break a five-game losing streak.
He called the Phillies' first half the most difficult experience of his 49 years in baseball. He is determined, however, to remain positive.
The rookie outfielder hit a solo shot in the second inning against the Padres.
The first baseman is the Phillies' most major-league ready prospect. But the Phillies will have to make room for Hoskins before he can reach the majors.
"The season tests you a little bit," Eickhoff said. "You never know when that first one is going to come."
He played Sunday in the Futures Game. Kingery probably would already be in the majors if it was not for the constraints of the 40-man roster.
