Jose Alvarado #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
There have not been many times when the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen has been described as “lights out” — a phrase used to describe closer Brad Lidge throughout his perfect 2008 season, which culminated into a World Series championship.
Yet, the group led by pitching coach Caleb Cotham was just that this past week between Sunday, May 9, and Saturday, May 15, helping the Phillies to an even 3-3 record.
Combined through 18 appearances and 18 2/3 innings, the group went 2-0 with a 0.