The Phillies not only lost another game last night in a 6-4 exta-inning decision to the NL East Division rival Atlanta Braves, but they also lost another young starting pitcher for the rest of the season.
Thankfully this time that starting pitcher was not lost due to injury. This time it was Vincent Velasquez, and the talented young right-hander went out on a good note despite the team’s ultimate loss.
Velasquez reached the 7th inning for just the third time all season, allowing two earned runs on just five hits while striking out eight and walking no one.