PHILADELPHIA -- On paper it was just an inning-ending double play, but Aaron Altherr's howitzer throw home after hauling in a would-be sacrifice fly is yet another sign that the young outfielder, and his uniquely well-rounded game, could be a staple in Philadelphia's outfield for years to come.
The play ended the sixth inning, securing a much-needed solid start for Jerad Eickhoff, who threw six innings, allowing one run in a 5-1 loss to the D-backs Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
"Oh it was huge," Eickhoff said of the stunning throw from Altherr.