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Pat Neshek replaces Hector Neris as Phillies closer

ATLANTA -- Hector Neris is out as the Philadelphia Phillies' closer.

Manager Pete Mackanin says Neris needs to work on his splitter and Pat Neshek will take over in the ninth inning, at least on an interim basis.

Neris was pulled after giving up two hits in the ninth inning of Tuesday night's 3-1 win over the Braves. Neshek recorded the final two outs for his first save of the season.