Hector Neris Earns Loss To Begin Season
7 years agoOn the day where Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler shook up the fantasy world when he implied the club wouldn’t go with a fixed closer, Hector Neris was tagged with a loss. The club suffered a disappointing, 8-5 defeat in walk-off fashion after taking a five-run lead. Neris, who was widely expected to be the club’s closer this season, came on in the bottom of the ninth. A leadoff infield single was followed by two outs and an intentional walk, before he surrendered a three-run home run to end the game. Perhaps Neris’ confidence took a significant hint after hearing his club wouldn’t guarantee him the ball in the ninth inning.
Source: Allentown Morning Call
Source: Allentown Morning Call