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PHILADELPHIA -- Much of the week in the world of Philadelphia Phillies baseball has revolved around separate blows to the organizations young pitching staff.On Wednesday, it was announced that Aaron Nola (right elbow) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. On Friday, young starter Zach Eflin underwent successful surgery on his right knee. A surgery is likely to follow on the left. He, too, was transferred to the 60-day DL, ending his season.What once looked like a promising young pitching corps now has some question marks.Saturdays starter, Jeremy Hellickson (9-7, 3.65 ERA), almost wasnt here after the trade deadline a few weeks ago. But his presence is needed now more than ever for a pitching staff and team trying to get through the rest of whats likely another season without playoff baseball.Phillies GM Matt Klentak wouldnt acknowledge Friday afternoon that injuries had anything to do with keeping Hellickson around.It didnt really affect our thinking, Klentak said. We did know that something was going on with Aarons elbow, but didnt know the significance of it at that point. It would have been hard to adjust a trade deadline plan on incomplete information. But the decision we made to hang on to Jeremy had more to do with Jeremy and what we thought the market was than anything to do with Aaron.Hellickson, who was signed last offseason on a one-year deal to provide some veteran presence, is coming off a brief injury of his own. The right-hander left his last start on Aug. 10 in Los Angeles with back tightness.The last month and change of 2016 is important for his future, as well. In a weak free agent market, Hellicksons 3.65 ERA -- his lowest since 2012 -- and what will be his highest career strikeout total (if he stays healthy the rest of the year) will be awfully attractive come winter.Hell look to continue a strong 2016 campaign Saturday night against the St. Louis Cardinals against RHP Luke Weaver (0-0, 4.50).The Cardinals won their fifth straight game overall in beating the Phillies in come-from-behind, extra-inning fashion 4-3 on Friday night.Jedd Gyorko launched a game-tying, two-run homer off Phillies closer Jeanmar Gomez in the ninth inning.Later on, Randal Grichuk, who finished a triple shy of the cycle, put St. Louis ahead for good with an RBI double in the 11th.Im a big believer that hitting is contagious, Gyorko said Friday night.Winning is starting to become contagious for St. Louis, as well.They entered play Friday night just two games off the pace of the San Francisco Giants for the final wild-card playoff spot in the National League.To continue their climb in the standings, the Cardinals will need good outings from their pitching staff. 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I think we can go out there...I mean [starting quarterback]?Baker [Mayfield],?hell light them up. Im really looking forward to it. If my number is called, I think I can do the same. Im really looking forward to the game. Its going to be really exciting.Kendalls remarks quickly drew the attention of Buckeyes players on social media, including defensive end Sam Hubbard and wide reeceiver Johnnie Dixon.ddddddddddddKendall is a freshman from Waxhaw, North Carolina, but he is familiar with Ohio State. Kendalls parents, Brian and Kimberly, told the Tulsa World they attended Thomas Worthington High School, which is north of Columbus, Ohio.?Brian Kendall told the newspaper that he even attended the Buckeyes last three national title game appearances.In 2012, Austin Kendall tweeted his affection for the Buckeyes.Ohio State plays at Oklahoma on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET ' ' '