Neris retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
The Phillies appeared to have things locked up as they entered the final frame with an 11-3 lead, but the bullpen fell apart and Neris was forced warmup and enter for the one-out save. The 31-year-old threw only one pitch, but given the shortened preparations for the season, he was then unavailable to pitch the nightcap, which included more bullpen issues for Philadelphia.