The ninth spot in the Phillies batting order is hitting .066 (4-for-61) with a .123 on-base percentage. All four of the hits have been singles and three of them came in one game by Ryan Madson -- the other was from pinch-hitter David Dellucci. Meanwhile, the opposing No. 9 hitter are collectively hitting .328 with a .377 on-base percentage. They have six doubles, a triple and a homer with five walks.
*** Left-handed reliever Rheal Cormier has appeared in just one game since April 15. That game was on April 20 where Cormier pitched the eighth inning of a six-run loss to the Nationals at the Bank.
So far this year, Cormier has appeared in six games for 4 2/3 innings without allowing a run. Opponents are hitting .211 off him this season.
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