Phillies pitcher Vance Worley threw seven shutout innings today in the Phillies 1-0 win over the Marlins. According to Phillies Beat Writer Todd Zolecki, Worley was then optioned to AAA. The move was not due to poor performance but rather to keep him on his routine. With the All Star break coming up they wanted to try to keep him on his regular routine that way his pitching would not be affected by an extended break.

Worley, 23, is 4-1 with a 2.20 ERA in 9 appearances with the Phillies this year. Expect him back shortly after the All Star break.

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