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Rare competence: Braves 2, Phillies 1

The Phillies saw something so rare, it should be awed at and documented; a good start from a starting pitcher.

It is not something the Phillies are used to seeing.

When starter Adam Morgan left his second start of the season after seven innings Friday night in Atlanta, he did so having turned in what can only be described as a "competent" start.

Did you know that pitchers other than Cole Hamels were allowed to have these so-called "competent" starts? Were you aware of this?

Competence among Phils starters other than Hamels over the last month or so have been in short supply, but Morgan certainly provided that against the Braves, giving up just two earned runs (both solo homers) on five hits, two walks and five strikeouts on 98 pitches.