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Jhoan Duran makes Phillies history

Jhoan Duran is showing he's everything the Phillies needed
Despite appearing in just four games for the Philadelphia Phillies, closer Jhoan Duran has already made an impact.
The Jhoan Duran Effect is real so far, and there’s precedent for what the Phillies hope he delivers
Jhoan Duran walked down the stairs and through the door. As he stepped on the warning track, the lights went out. Then came the gong, the song, and the scoreboard flames. Oh, and the tarantulas. Can’t forget the tarantulas.
Jhoan Duran Has Been Exactly What Phillies Hoped With Historic Start to Tenure
The Philadelphia Phillies had a glaring hole at the back of their bullpen that had to be figured out ahead of the MLB trade deadline. President of baseball oper
Jhoan Duran earns first save with Phillies after manager gives up No. 59 jersey
Duran made his way out of the bullpen wearing No. 59 to a loud roar from the crowd at Citizens Bank Park, just two days after he was traded to Philadelphia by the Minnesota Twins for a pair of Top 100 prospects: Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait.
Inside the Phillies’ scramble to produce Jhoan Duran’s walk-out show, and what could be next
The closer's entrance to a game in Minnesota was epic. Of course the Phillies were going to do the same once they acquired him. But they had to act quickly.
Phillies manager Rob Thompson gives up number to new closer Jhoan Duran
Phillies skipper Rob Thomson gave Jhoan Duran a warm welcome to Philadelphia. Upon Duran being dealt to the Phillies, the star reliever ran into a problem — he and Thomson both share the same No. 59.
Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Converts 20th save
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.
Jhoan Duran closes out the Phillies' win
Jhoan Duran strikes out Josh Smith to secure the Phillies' 4-2 win and complete the series sweep over the Rangers
Jhoan Duran makes Phillies history after shutting door on Rangers
On Saturday night, the Phillies took down the Rangers, and Jhoan Duran made Phillies history with his third save with the club.

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Phillies new closer Jhoan Duran meets the moment in lights-out Citizens Bank Park debut

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Jhoan Duran's theatric entrance and blazing Phillies debut set the tone: 'He's bound to do great things with us here'

New Phillies closer Jhoan Duran had a long day. Then he stepped on the mound at Citizens Bank Park and everything happened ...

Phillies' Jhoan Duran Breaks Silence On Trade With Strong Message

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