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Gregory Soto Felt 'Unlucky' In Appearance Against Rangers on Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Gregory Soto did not have the kind of outing he envisioned for his debut with the franchise.
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Gregory Soto Felt 'Unlucky' In Appearance Against Rangers on Opening Day
Gregory Soto Felt 'Unlucky' In Appearance Against Rangers on Opening Day

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Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Gregory Soto would probably like his Opening Day appearance against the Texas Rangers back. Not only was it his debut with his new team, but it was one of the most disappointing outings of his illustrious career. 

Soto wasn't able to record a single out, gave up four runs, three of which were earned, and issued two walks. He was also tagged with the loss. 

He wasn't happy with his performance to say the least.

"Honestly, I felt a little unlucky today," Soto said. "That soft hit and the blooper were a couple of plays that could have gone in our favor but didn't.

"I've been getting mentally ready for moments like this. I feel confident that it won't happen again."

Philadelphia sent Nick Maton and Matt Vierling to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Soto, he didn't come cheap. He is closer material and will be turner to in the highest leverage situations. Even in the postseason. 

It was Opening Day and this was likely just a blip in the process. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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