HÉCTOR NERIS NEWS

Netting collapses, Phils beat Nats; Voth HBP, broken nose

In a bizarre scene, stadium workers using tractors scrambled to hoist the protective netting behind home plate after it suddenly collapsed Sunday, interrupting the Philadelphia Phi...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from paternity leave The Phillies reinstated Neris from the paternity list ahead of Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Reliever David Hale was moved to the COVID-19 injured list to reopen a spot on the active roster for Neris, who was only on the paternity list for one day. He should immediately step back in as the Phillies' closer ahead of their series finale against the Nationals. Through 24 outings this season, Neris has been one of baseball's most reliable end gamers, converting nine of 11 save chances while posting a 1.96 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB across 23 frames.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list Neris was placed on the paternity list Saturday.

Impact Neris will be away from the team for up to three days following the birth of his child. Jose Alvarado and Sam Coonrod could see save opportunities in the near future while Neris is unavailable.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down ninth save Neris picked up the save Thursday against the Marlins after tossing a scoreless inning that included one walk and a strikeout.

Impact Neris entered the ninth inning with the Phillies leading by one and worked around a leadoff walk to Sandy Leon to finish off the close game. It was the second straight save against Miami for the right-hander, who is 9-for-11 in save chances while sporting a 1.99 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 22.2 innings of work.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera's hitting, arm helps Phillies beat Marlins 3-2

Odubel Herrera tripled leading off the ninth inning and scored the tiebreaking run on Ronald Torreyes’ comebacker, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-2 win over the Miami Marlins...

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures eighth save Neris allowed one hit and didn't have a walk or a strikeout during a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday in Miami.

Impact The 31-year-old surrendered an infield single with two outs to Garrett Cooper, but he otherwise had no issues with the Marlins. Neris is 8-for-10 in save opportunities with a 2.08 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB across 21.2 innings this season.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Velasquez sharp, Hoskins homers, Phillies blank Marlins 2-0

Vince Velasquez pitched three-hit ball for six innings, Rhys Hoskins homered and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 2-0

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches seventh save Neris struck out one in a perfect 10th inning Wednesday to record his seventh save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact It didn't look like Neris' services would be needed when the Phillies headed into the ninth inning down 2-1, but the team tied it up in the top of the frame before tacking on three more runs in the 10th to set up the save chance. Neris sports a 2.60 ERA and 21:7 K:BB through 17.1 innings while blowing two of his nine save opportunities so far this season.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McCaffery: Before someone else loses a job, Phillies must close the Hector Neris book Pete Mackanin thought it could work. Didn't.

MAY 9, 2021 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Secures rare five-out save Neris picked up the save after giving up two hits and one walk while striking out three in 1.2 scoreless innings Monday night against Milwaukee.

Impact Neris was called upon with one out in the eighth, and while it wasn't a smooth ride, he was able to get the job done. He picked off a runner at first base to record the third out of the eighth, and he would strike out Lorenzo Cain with the bases loaded for the final out of the ballgame. Neris needed 40 pitches to slam the door, the most pitches he's thrown in a game since August of 2015, notes Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. It's reasonable to expect the Phillies' closer to be down for the next few days after exerting this much energy. Following the win, Neris has collected six saves in seven chances this season, working his way to a 1.88 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with an 18:4 K:BB across 14.1 innings.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday Neris (1-3) took the loss Saturday as the Phillies fell 5-4 to the Mets, allowing one run on one hit and striking out one in an inning of relief.

Impact Called on with the score tied 4-4 in the top of the ninth, the Phillies' closer served up a solo shot to Michael Conforto on the second pitch he threw. Neris has seen a heavy workload so far, appearing in 14 of the team's first 27 games, and he was pitching for the third time in four days Saturday. Despite the setback, he still carries a 2.13 ERA and 15:3 K:BB through 12.2 innings while converting 5-of-6 save chances to begin the year.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin expected to start for Philadelphia against New York

The Mets will start David Peterson on Sunday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach Eflin

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Shildt was totally fine with ‘old school baseball’ by Hector Neris St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt had no complaints about Hector Neris after the Philadelphia Phillies pitcher hit Nolan Arenado. In b...

APRIL 29, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Secures another save Neris did not allow a baserunner and struck out one to earn the save Wednesday.

Impact Neris made quick work of the Cardinals, as he required only nine pitches to set down the side and record his fifth save. He's been excellent from both a results and skills perspective early on this season and is locked into save chances for the time being.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harper hit in face, leaves game as Phils beat Cardinals 5-3

Andrew McCutchen returned to the lineup and drove in the go-ahead run, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 after Bryce Harper was hit in the face by...

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up fourth save Neris allowed one hit and a run while earning a save over the Phillies on Monday.

Impact Neris came into the game with a runner already on first so he wasn't charged with the run that scored on Dylan Carlson's groundout. He's now 4-for-5 in save chances with a 1.86 ERA over 9.2 innings this season.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records save Neris earned his third save of the season Saturday against the Rockies after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and fanning one.

Impact Neris entered the game with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and didn't have major problems closing things out, tossing nine of his 11 pitches for strikes. Neris allowed a triple to Garrett Hampson with one out, but he struck out Dom Nunez and sealed the game with a Sam Hilliard pop out to end the threat. The 31-year-old right-hander has gone 3-for-4 in save opportunities this season.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with loss Neris (1-2) took the loss Friday against the Rockies, surrendering a home run and registering a strikeout while only securing one out.

Impact Neris entered a tie ballgame in the bottom of the ninth inning. He was able to retire the first batter, but promptly served up a walk-off home run to Raimel Tapia. Through the 2021 campaign, the 31-year-old owns a 2.35 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 7.2 innings. With Archie Bradley (oblique) on the 10-day injured list, Neris should continue to see plenty of late-inning work and save opportunities.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up first victory Neris (1-1) earned the win Wednesday versus the Giants after recording two strikeouts and not allowing a baserunner during the ninth inning.

Impact The 31-year-old entered for the top of the ninth inning amid a 5-5 tie and retired the side in order, putting him on track for the victory when Andrew Knapp walked off the Giants during the bottom of the frame. Neris has converted two of three save chances and allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits with a 9:3 K:BB across 7.1 innings this season.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Knapp's 9th-inning single leads Phillies past Giants 6-5

Andrew Knapp hit the winning single in the ninth inning, Bryce Harper  hit a tying solo homer in the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows first save Tuesday Neris (0-1) took the loss and blew his first save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits and a wa...

Impact The Phillies took a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth inning, but the bad version of Neris showed up in the bottom half of the frame. The right-hander threw only 13 of 22 pitches for strikes, eventually serving up a bases-loaded walkoff single to Jonathan Villar. Neris hadn't allowed a run in five appearances coming into Tuesday, and on the season he still sports a 1.69 ERA and 5:3 K:BB through six innings.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Locks up save No. 2 Neris went 1-2-3 in the ninth to record his second save of the season in a 7-6 win over the Braves on Sunday.

Impact Neris did not have an easy task to close out the game with Pablo Sandoval, Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies stepping up to the plate. The 31-year-old was able to retire all three hitters on just 10 pitches as he helped the Phillies avoid a sweep to the Braves. Neris has yet to allow a run in four appearances and has converted both of his save chances on the year so far.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stroman sharp in return, Mets beat Phillies 8-4 for 1st win

Marcus Stroman tossed six sharp innings in his first start since 2019, Dominic Smith and Pete Alonso each hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS