As the Phillies found themselves in some pitching trouble as a rain delay washed away Mick Abel’s opportunity to start at Truist Park, Alan Rangel stepped up to take on some serious bulk in Philadelphia’s blowout win. Making only the second appearance of his major-league career, the right-hander tossed five scoreless innings to finish out Friday’s game.
For his late-night efforts, Rangel was credited with a save for closing out the 13-0 victory over the Braves, helping the Phillies avoid churning through extra relievers in the process. He became just the fourth Phillies pitcher to record a five-inning save and the first since 1962, according to Stathead.