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PHILLIES POSTCAST: Mick Abel with HISTORIC debut, Phillies top Pirates, 1-0
Mick Abel was pure magic in his MLB debut as he helps pitch the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 Win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mick Abel put on a historic performance in his big league debut, tying Curt Simmons’ record set in 1947 for most strikeouts in his MLB debut for a Phillies pitcher with nine K’s over his six-scoreless innings. Abel topped out with his fastball at 99 m.p.h. then used his curve and slider with great effectiveness. He faced a first and third with two outs situation in the 3rd inning, but got out of it by Spencer Horwitz to top a 96 m.p.h. Fastball for an inning ending…
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