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Bullpen woes rear up in Philly series opener

It was the second straight game in which the bullpen was unable to hold a lead. On Wednesday, it was Addison Reed who gave up a ninth-inning grand slam to Michael Taylor that cost Arizona the game and Reed his closer's job.

On Friday, it was a combination of Daniel Hudson, Oliver Perez and Enrique Burgos that was unable to keep the Phillies at bay in the seventh.

"It's been a struggle," Hudson said. "I think we'll get back on track here soon. Guys will get some regular work, and I think that'll be big for us to do that.