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Joe Girardi is feeling the heat

The Phillies blew their 23rd lead of the season against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Starter Aaron Nola was pulled after giving up four-consecutive singles to tie the game at 5-5. With runners on the corners and two away, manager Joe Girardi brought in Neftalí Féliz to get the final out of a brutal fifth inning.

Joe Girardi is in this second season as Phillies manager. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire)

Féliz found himself in a similar situation two days ago. Making his first MLB appearance since 2017, the former AL Rookie of the Year came on with a runner at first, one out and a two-run lead.