The Philadelphia Phillies and their fans were treated to a historic performance on Sunday. Mick Abel, the once highly-touted pitching prospect before his struggles last year, tied the franchise record for most strikeout in a debut with nine against the Pittsburgh Pirates,

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper makes a bold prediction about Mick Abel's future despite the young pitcher's recent demotion.

The Phillies optioned Mick Abel back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and recalled right-handed reliever Max Lazar.