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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-08-26 · via Sports Illustrated

Phillies Bullpen Struggles as Kerkering's Slump Continues

Philadelphia's Orion Kerkering has allowed runs in six consecutive appearances, with his August ERA climbing to 5.59. In a recent loss to Seattle, he loaded the bases in the seventh inning, leading to two inherited runners scoring. The Phillies are seeking ways to restore the reliever's effectiveness as they push toward the postseason.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Phillies Need To Get Key Right-Handed Reliever Back on Track.” Browse more stories.