Tag: Jeanmar Gomez

  • Another save for Jeanmar Gomez

    April 13, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies – Jeanmar Gomez is now 3-for-3 in save opportunities this season and has yet to give up a run. Pete Mackanin doesn’t want to jinx Gomez, but we’re taking away the asterisk and giving Gomez the full-time gig. Hierarchy remains: Gomez | Hernandez | Hinojosa. Washington Nationals – Blake Treinen was…

  • Jeanmar Gomez looking like a closer; Glen Perkins blows a save

    April 11, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies – Jeanmar Gomez solidified his position at the top of the Phillies committee on Sunday, posting another easy save against the Mets. Though Pete Mackanin hasn’t officially named him the closer yet, Gomez is now in a position where he can expect to be used as the closer until he…

  • Gomez records save, Hoover is backed by manager

    April 10, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies — The Phillies won their first game of the season on Saturday, and it was Jeanmar Gomez who picked up the save.  He only needed six pitches to retire the Mets in order.  David Hernandez pitched a perfect 8th inning with two strikeouts.  Meanwhile, Dalier Hinojosa came on in the 6th inning…

  • Jeanmar Gomez may be next in line for a Philly save opp

    April 8, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies — The Phillies are now 0-3 after Thursday’s loss, and although there was no save chance, the closer situation became even murkier. After the game, manager Pete Mackanin said he was thinking about using Jeanmar Gomez in a save opportunity: “I was thinking about Gomez. We’re auditioning. We’ve got to find out. It’s a…

  • Dalier Hinojosa latest Phillies reliever to struggle

    April 7, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies – For the second straight game the Philadelphia bullpen could not close out a one-run game. This time it was Dalier Hinojosa who blew a 9th-inning lead, loading the bases before allowing a walk-off double. After the game, Pete Mackanin said he might go back to Hinojosa, but also praised…