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Happ-y Go Lucky?
Happ-y Go Lucky?
26-year old rookie pitcher J.A. Happ has been a revelation for the Phillies. With 10-2 record and a 2.59 ERA for a team that’s a lock for the NL East pennant, Happ may be pitching his way to the NL Rookie of the Year award. So then, is Happ for real? That depends on what you mean by “for ...
Getting Some Postseason Flexibility
Getting Some Postseason Flexibility
zozone.mlblogs.com — The Phillies made a roster move today that offers them flexibility in the postseason. They purchased the... contract of injured right-hander John Ennis and immediately placed him on the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Ennis on the... (more) Getting Some Postseason Flexibility
Happ goes the distance in the loss & the Mets hit their way to victory
Happ goes the distance in the loss & the Mets hit their way to victory
weretheteamtobeat.com — Oops.  The Phillies lose two out of three games to the lowly Pirates, the most recent being... last night in a 3-2 affair.  J.A. Happ pitched great and threw all nine innings, but his one big mistake came in the eighth inning.  Garrett Jones hit a two run homer off J.A. to push ... (more) Happ goes the distance in the loss & the Mets hit their ...
J.A. Happ wins again
J.A. Happ wins again
novafantasysports.com — Update : J.A. Happ pitched 7 innings, allowing 1 run on 8 hits, walking 2 and striking... out 1 in the Phillies 4-1 win over the Mets. Fantasy Impact: All this kid does is win ballgames. Happ has been great for the Phillies this season. He had a 2.66 era heading into Saturday . (more) J.A. Happ wins again
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One pitch costs Happ in loss to PiratesMajor League Baseball News
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Jones' HR lifts Bucs over Phillies, Happ (AP)Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
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Pirates do a number on Happ, Phillies in 3-2 victoryUSATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories
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