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Braves fans celebrate call-up of pitcher Evan Phillips

Gwinnett Stripers relief pitcher Evan Phillips got called up to the Braves Saturday night, much to the delight of fans. (Photo by Bob Chadwick courtesy of Gwinnett Stripers)

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Gwinnett Stripers relief pitcher Evan Phillips got called up to the Braves Saturday night, much to the delight of fans. (Photo by Bob Chadwick courtesy of Gwinnett Stripers)
By Tess DeMeyer
June 25, 2018

Braves fans have been anxiously awaiting the call-up of pitcher Evan Phillips from the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.

And some of those fans took to social media after the 23-year-old reliever got the call Saturday night.

-- Phillips 'always believed' he'd be major leaguer

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