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Suárez shines as Phillies overcome Harper's loss after HBP and beat Braves 2-0

Ranger Suárez struck out eight over six shutout innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies survived an injury scare to slugger Bryce Harper to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Continues to get back on track Kerkering (4-1) was credited with the win in Saturday's 9-6 extra-innings win over the Athletics, allowing one hit and two walks with no strikeouts during a scoreless 10th inning.

Impact Both of Kerkering's walks were intentional, and he's now worked seven consecutive scoreless outings. Furthermore, the 24-year-old right-hander has improved his ERA from 6.48 on April 22 to 3.72 on the season by giving up just two runs over his last 11 frames. Jordan Romano is positioned as Philadelphia's current closer, but Kerkerking remains in the high-leverage mix as a setup man with eight holds in 2025.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mick Abel outduels Skenes to win big league debut, strikes out 9 to lead Phillies over Pirates 1-0

Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead Philadelphia over the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for a three-game sweep and th...

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Blows save, earns win Kerkering (3-1) allowed four runs (one earned) on three hits over one inning against the Phillies on Tuesday. He struck out two and earned a win after being charged with a blown sa...

Impact Kerkering gave up an RBI double to James Wood and a three-run shot to Nathaniel Lowe after entering with a 5-2 lead. Fortunately for Kerkering, an error in the frame kept three of those runs from affecting his ERA. He gave up one run through his first seven innings of the season but has since allowed nine runs (six earned) over his last 4.1 frames, spiking his ERA to 5.56. Jose Alvarado allowed two hits and struck out three in a scoreless eighth inning.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Stott scores on wild pitch to cap zany ninth inning as Phillies beat Nationals 7-6

Bryson Stott scored on a wild pitch with two outs in the ninth to cap a zany final inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-6

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Phillies fumble chance to sweep Marlins as Orion Kerkering gives up late three-run homer PHILADELPHIA - With a two-run lead in the eighth inning Sunday against a team that’s probably going ...

APRIL 20 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tallies third hold Saturday Kerkering logged a hold Saturday against St. Louis after recording two outs in the seventh inning. He struck out one.

Impact With the potential tying run at the plate, Kerkering was called upon to safeguard a 4-1 lead in the seventh inning and retired Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar to close the frame. Jose Alvarado has taken over as Philadelphia's favorite for saves for the time being amid Jordan Romano's early-season struggles, but Kerkering remains an option for high-leverage work as well. Although he's blown his lone save opportunity while logging a shaky 1.50 WHIP and 4:3 K:BB, the right-hander has posted three holds and managed to allow just one run through 5.1 innings thus far.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies third hold Saturday Kerkering logged a hold Saturday against St. Louis after recording two outs in the seventh inning. He struck out one.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy homers in his return from a rib injury as the Braves beat the Phillies 7-5

Sean Murphy homered and drove in four runs in his return from a rib injury, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Schwarber homers, Kepler and Castellanos go back to back to lead Phillies past Rockies 6-1

Edmundo Sosa ripped a two-out, go-ahead two-RBI double in the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber followed with a mammoth homer to center field to rally the Philadelphia Phillies to...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Throws clean inning Thursday Kerkering threw a clean inning in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays, striking out two while picking up a hold.

Impact Kerkering now holds a 3.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP while fanning three over three innings during spring training so far. The 23-year-old right-hander showed plenty of promise out of Philadelphia's bullpen in his first full season in the major leagues, featuring a 2.29 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 74:14 K:BB across 63 frames a year ago. Kerkering is slated to start 2025 in a setup role behind presumed closer Jordan Romano, but it's not out of the question that the former sees some ninth-inning work at some point later in the season after the latter struggled in 2024 before undergoing elbow surgery.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Notebook: Without Jose Alvarado, Orion Kerkering can expect more left on his plate Rob Thomson Tuesday labeled Orion Kerkering as the next highest-leverage option against lefties behind Matt Strahm until Jose Alvarado retur...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • MCALL.COM

Opening Saturday Kerkering will serve as the Philles' opener Saturday against the Mariners, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kerkering has opened a game once already this season, during which he posted a scoreless inning against the A's. He'll now be asked to do the same versus Seattle, giving bulk reliever Kolby Allard one less matchup against the Mariners' top three hitters.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working as opening pitcher Sunday Kerkering will serve as the Phillies' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Tim Kelly of PhilliesNation.com reports.

Impact Kerkering will be making the first start of his professional career, but the Phillies are unlikely to ask him to cover more than the opening frame or two, given that the hard-throwing reliever hasn't recorded more than five outs in any appearance this season. Though he's given up a hit in all but two of his last nine relief outings, Kerkering struck out 10 batters and hasn't allowed a run during that stretch, bringing his ERA down to a shiny 1.30. Michael Mercado is expected to operate as a bulk reliever for the Phillies once Kerkering exits Sunday's contest.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Phillies are encouraging Orion Kerkering to throw his two-seam fastball more often The 23-year-old reliever had sweeping success with his sweeper last season. The idea now is to be less predictable.

MAY 6, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Phillies' Orion Kerkering reinstated from injured list; Nick Nelson optioned to triple A Kerkering made the most of his time on in the injured list, incorporating a two-seam fastball into his arsenal.

APRIL 14, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Phillies reinstate Orion Kerkering (forearm) from IL The Philadelphia Phillies returned right-hander Orion Kerkering from his rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater on Sunday and reinstated...

APRIL 14, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Orion Kerkering is back with the Phillies, and expectations are high: 'How good can he be?' The Phillies think Kerkering can be great. They have challenged him to think about what greatness as a big-league reliever is.

APRIL 14, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will be activated Sunday Kerkering (forearm) will be activated from the injured list before Sunday's game versus the Pirates, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kerkering got a late start to the season due to illness and a right forearm strain, but he looked sharp on his rehab assignment with a 10:0 K:BB over 4.1 shutout innings. The 23-year-old might be eased into high-leverage situations, but it shouldn't be long before he's one of the Phillies' most trusted relievers.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies expect Orion Kerkering to be ready to return when IL stint ends April 9 Kerkering, who is on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain, is scheduled to pitch Saturday and Tuesday at triple-A Lehigh Vall...

MARCH 28, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Phillies thoughts: Johan Rojas should stay (for now); Orion Kerkering concerns; evaluating the bullpen hype We'll know soon enough whether Rojas will stick in the majors. Kerkering is not ready to start the season after a long bout with the flu.

MARCH 25, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Still rebuilding strength after flu Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Monday that Kerkering is still rebuilding his strength after a bout with the flu and might not be ready for Opening Day, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com r...

Impact Kerkering hasn't made a Grapefruit League appearance since March 1 and is still working on regaining his stamina. While the illness is not a long-term concern, it has limited him to just two outings this spring and the Phillies don't want to rush the young reliever back. If Kerkering does have to wind up missing some time, he shouldn't be out long.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies rookie Orion Kerkering readies for key bullpen role, more tests in 2023 Kerkering represents the Phillies' biggest personnel "change" from 2023 to 2024. They have an uncommon level of faith in the 22-year-old.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Marcus Hayes: Rob Thomson blew Game 3 for the Phillies when he brought in rookie Orion Kerkering PHOENIX — Rob Thomson blew Game 3 when he brought in rookie Orion Kerkering. Craig Kimbrel took the 2-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

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Suárez shines as Phillies overcome Harper's loss after HBP and beat Braves 2-0

Mick Abel outduels Skenes to win big league debut, strikes out 9 to lead Phillies over Pirates 1-0

Bryson Stott scores on wild pitch to cap zany ninth inning as Phillies beat Nationals 7-6

Murphy homers in his return from a rib injury as the Braves beat the Phillies 7-5

Schwarber homers, Kepler and Castellanos go back to back to lead Phillies past Rockies 6-1