Rob Thomson Defends Jhoan Duran After First Blown Save

11 months ago

Rob Thomson Defends Jhoan Duran After First Blown Save

Duran’s 101.9 mph heat wasn’t enough as Washington rallied for a 5-4 win, his first blown save with Philadelphia. “That’s the game… tomorrow I’ll be ready,” he said. The loss snapped a four-game streak and cut the Phillies’ NL East lead to six games over the Mets. Despite the hit, Thomson defended him: “Mariano had 80 of them. It happens.”

By Tanish Chachra

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