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Goeddel has career day in return to Phils’ lineup
- Updated: July 21, 2016
PHILADELPHIA — Tyler Goeddel should be used to the infrequent playing time. It has been his story this season as a Rule 5 Draft pick.
In fact, Goeddel stepped into the batter’s box in the first inning on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park having not seen a pitch in a game since July 10 in Colorado. But he ripped the second pitch he saw from Marlins left-hander Wei-Yin Chen for a two-run homer to right field in a 4-1 victory.
Goeddel singled to score a run in the second inning, giving him a career-high three RBIs.
“A lot of cage work,” said Goeddel, when asked how he stayed sharp since he last played. “I was a little concerned. Thought it would feel like the first day of Spring Training out there again. Luckily, I got some pitches …
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