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Phillies' Derek Hill: In Friday's lineup
Derek Hill (neck) will start in center field and bat ninth Friday against the Angels, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.After leaving Saturday's game against the Cardinals due to neck stiffness, Hill missed three straight games before entering Thursday's contest off the bench. Now fully healthy, he'll fill in for Justin Crawford while the Philadelphia Phillies take on left-hander Reid Detmers.
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Phillies' Derek Hill: Leaves game with neck stiffness
Derek Hill was removed from Saturday's game against the Cardinals due to neck stiffness, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.Hill went 1-for-2 with an RBI double before being replaced by Justin Crawford in the sixth inning. The Philadelphia Phillies should have an update on Hill once he undergoes more tests, but he is in jeopardy of being out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale.
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Phillies' Derek Hill: Shakes off hand injury
Derek Hill (hand) was used off the bench Monday and Wednesday during the Philadelphia Phillies' series versus the Marlins, going 1-for-1 with a walk and two RBI between the two games.Hill hurt his right hand when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Twins, and though he hasn't been included in the lineup since, his usage off the bench on two occasions suggests that he's healthy. In addition to reaching base in both of his plate appearances during the series with Miami, Hill also played three innings in center field and one in right field.
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Phillies' Derek Hill: Nursing hand injury
Derek Hill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins and is considered day-to-day due to a right hand injury, MLB.com reports.Hill was able to play the entirety of Saturday's 9-1 win, even though he appeared to be in discomfort earlier in the contest after being hit on the hand by a pitch on a bunt attempt. The veteran outfielder is considered day-to-day and could be available off the bench Sunday.
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Phillies' Derek Hill: Picking up start Monday
Derek Hill (shoulder) will start in right field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Cardinals.Hill made an early departure from Wednesday's 10-4 loss to the Nationals due to a right shoulder contusion, but the Philadelphia Phillies never viewed the injury as a major concern. The Phillies made the veteran outfielder available off the bench for each of their ensuing four games, with Hill making an appearance as a pinch runner Friday and then going 1-for-4 with an RBI and playing seven innings in center field after subbing in for Justin Crawford during Sunday's contest. With Hill's shoulder checking out fine, he'll now enter the starting nine for Monday's series opener while Bryce Harper gets a day off from playing in right field but sticks in the lineup at designated hitter.
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Phillies' Derek Hill: Could be available off bench
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Thursday that Derek Hill (shoulder) could be "ready to go" off the bench in Thursday's game versus the Nationals, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.Hill was removed from Wednesday's contest after slamming hard into the outfield wall while trying to make a catch. He remains sore, but Hill might be available off the bench for Thursday's series finale.
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Phillies' Derek Hill: Battling bruised shoulder
Derek Hill was diagnosed with a shoulder contusion following his removal from Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Hill collided with the center-field wall while trying to make a diving catch in the 11th inning. His shoulder appears to have taken most of the damage, though interim manager Don Mattingly said after the game that the team still has some tests to run on Hill and will know more about his health before Thursday's series finale versus Washington.
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Phillies' Derek Hill: Collides with wall, exits game
Derek Hill was removed from Wednesday's game against the Nationals after colliding with the outfield wall, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Hill leaped headfirst into the fence in center field while trying to make a catch in the 11th inning. After remaining on the ground for a few minutes, he was able to walk off the field under his own power. He'll presumably undergo further evaluation -- possibly for a concussion -- and the Philadelphia Phillies may provide more details on his status in the near future.
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Phillies' Derek Hill: Belts go-ahead grand slam
Derek Hill went 1-for-3 with a grand slam in Monday's 6-3 win over Washington.Hill's first hit since July 20 was a heroic one, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 lead in the seventh inning Monday. The journeyman outfielder has been effective in a part-time role since catching on in Philadelphia, slashing .275/.315/.522 with five home runs, two doubles, 13 RBI and four stolen bases over 74 plate appearances.
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Phillies' Derek Hill: Tallies three steals Saturday
Derek Hill went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, three steals and a run scored during the Philadelphia Phillies' 4-2 win over the Tigers on Saturday.Hill set a career high in steals Saturday, with two of his three swipes coming in the top of the third inning. However, his best play of the game came in the bottom of the same frame, when he made a sensational diving catch in center field to rob Zach McKinstry of an extra-base hit. Hill has a .772 OPS with 10 steals, seven home runs and 16 RBI across 141 plate appearances this season.