S.J. native Tyler Phillips will make first major-league start for home-town Phillies

Tyler Phillips

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Tyler Phillips works the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) APAP

PHILADELPHIA - One of the best weeks of Tyler Phillips’ life just got even better.

Phillips, a Lumberton native and Bishop Eustace graduate who made his major-league debut Sunday for the Phillies – his hometown team – will now make his first start Saturday in Citizens Bank Park, about 40 minutes from his childhood home.

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