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Phillies escape Miami with win thanks to superb effort from bullpen

Final Score: Phillies 4, Marlins 3 (10 innings)

Because the Phillies lack a capable No. 5 starter, Joe Girardi has decided to throw out the bullpen once every five games for the time being. It worked on Sunday.

Héctor Neris struck out one and allowed an inherited runner to score in Sunday’s game. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire)

The parade of arms did their job and kept the Phillies in the game. Two earned runs through 10 innings of work is impressive. The offense did not hold up their end of the bargain, but they did just enough to win.