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**Closer Romano Wobbles, Still Secures Back-to-Back Saves for Phillies**
**Philadelphia, PA** – Phillies closer Jordan Romano has had a rollercoaster week, managing to secure two saves despite control issues, solidifying his grip on the ninth-inning role for the team.
On Thursday, in the first game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Romano earned the save, pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He allowed one hit and three walks but managed to strike out two batters, preventing any damage.
The save followed a similarly stressful outing on Wednesday where Romano closed out a 5-4 victory against Atlanta. He allowed four runners to reach base, including loading the bases with two outs, before striking out Eli White to end the game.
While Romano has successfully converted 8 of 10 save opportunities this season, his recent performances have raised concerns. In his last three appearances (2.2 innings), he has allowed three runs on four hits and four walks.
Overall, the 32-year-old right-hander has a 7.29 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP across 21 innings this season, with 27 strikeouts and 11 walks. Despite the alarming ERA and WHIP, his ability to get outs in high leverage situations continues to earn the confidence of the Phillies’ coaching staff, although his leash may be growing shorter as he struggles with control.
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