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- Updated: July 27, 2016
MIAMI — Phillies manager Pete Mackanin had little to say on Tuesday night at Marlins Park.
Mackanin praised Jerad Eickhoff, who pitched splendidly in a 5-0 loss to the Marlins. The right-hander allowed one run on five hits and struck out eight in seven innings.
“I’m real happy about that,” Mackanin said. “That’s about all I’m happy about.”
Mackanin’s biggest beef?
“Poor plate discipline, poor plate discipline,” Mackanin said. “Swinging at too many bad pitches. We get ourselves out too often.”
The Phillies managed just four hits and one walk on Tuesday. They struck out 10 times. They have hit just .208 and averaged just 2.75 runs per game in 12 contests since the All-Star break. They have walked 28 times and struck out 112 times during that stretch.
Philadelphia might activate outfielder Aaron Altherr on Thursday, which could help. They also could promote top …
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