Duran recorded his 23rd save of the season in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Nationals, giving up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.
One night after blowing his first save as a Phillie, Duran was back on the mound, and the Nats nearly got to him again as back-to-back one-out hits put runners on the corners. The right-hander buckled down and struck out James Wood before getting CJ Abrams to fly out to end the game. Over nine appearances with his new club, Duran has delivered a 1.17 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 9:0 K:BB in 7.2 innings while converting seven of eight save chances.
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Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Blows first save as Phillie
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Duran (6-5) blew the save and took the loss Friday, giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits in the ninth inning as the Phillies fell 5-4 to the Nationals. He struck out three without walking a batter.
Called in to protect a 4-3 lead in the top of the ninth, Duran gave up a one-out double to Dylan Crews and an RBI single to Daylen Lile to tie the game. Lile then stole third and scampered home on a J.T. Realmuto throwing error for the winning run, tagging Duran with his first blown save in seven chances since being acquired by Philadelphia. Despite the stumble, the right-hander still has a 1.35 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 8:0 K:BB over 6.2 innings for his new team, and his spot as closer is in no jeopardy.
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Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Shuts door for save Tuesday
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Duran picked up the save in Tuesday's 6-4 win over Seattle, throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one.
Duran has settled right into the closer role for the Phillies, having now successfully converted each of his first six save chances with his new club. Additionally, the hard-throwing right-hander has fired 5.2 scoreless innings to begin his tenure with Philadelphia. Duran did get some more bullpen competition Tuesday in the form of Jose Alvarado, though the former appears to be in no danger of losing his spot atop the hierarchy at the moment.
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Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Converts 21st save
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Duran picked up the save Sunday against the Nationals, striking out one over a perfect two-thirds of an inning.
Duran was carted off the field Friday after taking a comebacker to the ankle, but he avoided structural damage and said Saturday he was feeling 100 percent. The Phillies didn't require his services in Saturday's loss. However, they called upon Duran midway through the ninth inning Sunday after Max Lazar surrendered a three-run home run to trim the lead to two runs. Duran came in and retired Dylan Crews and James Wood back-to-back to earn his 21st save. The 27-year-old closer has converted each of his last 11 save opportunities, notching a 1.93 ERA and a 17:4 K:BB across 18.2 innings during that stretch.
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Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Feeling 100 percent
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Duran (ankle) said Saturday that he's feeling 100 percent after being carted off the field during Friday's game, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
It's an incredibly encouraging sign for the 27-year-old closer, who was struck by a comebacker in the right ankle Friday. Duran appears to be feeling well enough to pitch, but the Phillies could opt to give him a night off as a precaution, given his critical role and the team's recent investment.
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Phillies' Jhoan Duran: X-rays negative
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X-rays on Duran's right ankle came back negative after he left Friday's game against Washington on a cart, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.
Duran was hit on the ankle by a comebacker in the ninth inning and had to leave the game on a cart. The Phillies will evaluate him further Saturday, but for the moment, it seems like the 27-year-old managed to escape the incident without suffering any structural damage. If he ends up needing to miss any time, Matt Strahm and Orion Kerkering would be the primary candidates to close games for the Phillies going forward.
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Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Leaves game on cart
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Duran was removed from Friday's game against the Nationals after getting hit on his right ankle by a line drive, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Duran wasn't able to put much weight on his right leg after getting hit by a 94-mph liner in the ninth inning, and the Phillies had to bring in a cart to take him off the field. More details on the severity of his injury will come after the Phillies get a closer look at him.
Duran notched the save in Sunday's 4-2 win at Texas, allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless inning with one strikeout.
The 27-year-old flamethrower worked around a one-out single to secure his third save since joining Philadelphia at the trade deadline. This marks the third consecutive season Duran has reached the 20-save plateau, as he remains one of the game's elite relievers. Through 53.1 total innings with the Phillies and Twins, the right-hander has pitched to a 1.86 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 56:18 K:BB.
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Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Notches save No. 19
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Duran earned a save against the Rangers on Saturday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.
Duran entered in the ninth frame with the task of protecting a one-run lead. Texas couldn't get anything going against him, as the right-hander retired the side in order on 16 pitches. Duran has converted a save in each of his first three appearances since joining the Phillies via trade July 30, and he's yet to give up a run or a hit across three frames spanning three innings. Including his time earlier this season with Minnesota, Duran has recorded 19 saves in 21 chances while posting a superb 1.89 ERA and 55:18 K:BB across 52.2 frames.
Duran struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Tigers.
Duran has converted a save in each of his first two appearances for the Phillies after being traded from the Twins at the deadline. The right-hander had a bit of a bumpy July to close out his Minnesota tenure, allowing four runs on 14 hits and four walks over 12 innings last month. Duran's save quantity should take a step up now that he's pitching for a contender, and he's unlikely to be challenged for closing duties. He's maintained a 1.93 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 54:18 K:BB through 51.1 innings while converting 18 of 20 save chances this season.
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Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Earns first save with new club
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Duran threw a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-4 win over the Tigers. He did not record a strikeout.
Duran was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth and needed just four pitches to lock down his first save with the Phillies. It was an ideal debut with his new club and a strong rebound after allowing a run and throwing 27 pitches in his last outing Monday. For the season, the 27-year-old is 17-for-19 in save chances with a 1.97 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 53:18 K:BB across 50.1 innings.
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