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As Matt Strahm resumes throwing for Phillies, fellow lefty José Alvarado continues spring dominance vs. Tigers

Alvarado was always a pivotal piece of the Phillies bullpen. But Strahm’s potential absence for the first couple of weeks of the season has amplified the big lefty’s role.

Phillies lefty Jose Alvarado struck out the side in the sixth inning Saturday, giving him 15 strikeouts in six scoreless innings so far this spring.
Phillies lefty Jose Alvarado struck out the side in the sixth inning Saturday, giving him 15 strikeouts in six scoreless innings so far this spring.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer