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- Updated: September 30, 2016
ATLANTA — Jeremy Hellickson’s first and possibly only season with the Phillies had to be considered a success.
But it ended on a sour note in the fourth inning on Thursday night against the Braves at Turner Field. With the Phillies leading 1-0, Hellickson had just struck out Dansby Swanson on a 1-2 changeup for the first out, when he circled the mound and waved his glove at Phillies head athletic trainer Scott Sheridan, summoning him to the mound. After a brief visit, Hellickson and Sheridan walked off the field together.
There was no immediate word on why Hellickson left the game. Colton Murray replaced him on the mound.
Hellickson, who missed one turn in the rotation in August because of a back issue, allowed one hit and struck out four in 3 1/3 innings. He finishes the season 12-10 with a 3.71 ERA. He …
