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Mick was Abel to bring good news after gloomy beginning to day for Phillies

May 19, 2025

May 18, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Mick Abel (40) reacts with outfielder Weston Wilson (37) against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

You almost have to feel sorry for Mick Abel.
Wait. What? You mean the 23-year-old Phillies rookie who made his major league debut on Sunday in front of sold-out Citizens Bank Park on a beautiful Sunday afternoon? Who then threw six spectacular innings and allowed just five hits, struck out nine and outdueled Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes in leading the Phillies to a 1-0 victory? You talking about Mick Abel, the 15th overall pick in 2022 who has struggled mightily at times in the minors?
Yes, that’s the one. And while Sunday’s performance by the Portland, Oregon native was jaw-dropping and even more spectacular to the 50 or so family and friends he had in attendance, the narrative sur...

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