Mattingly's early move to Duran, 'our best guy,' backfires in loss
Don Mattingly wanted the Phillies' best reliever on the mound as early as possible in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series against the Braves, but the move backfired when All-Star closer Jhoan Duran allowed a three-run homer in a Game 1 loss.
Don Mattingly wanted the Phillies' best reliever on the mound as early as possible in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series against the Braves, but the move backfired when All-Star closer Jhoan Duran allowed a three-run homer in a Game 1 loss. This story matters for Sports & Fitness readers tracking sports. Reported by espn.com. Read the full original at the source link below.
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