GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - 2023 sixth-rounder out of Florida, Philip Abner, made his MLB debut on Friday for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Abner, who started the season in High-A made his debut during a one-run game while Arizona fought to stay alive in a pennant chase.

The Diamondbacks brought in the left-handed Abner in the seventh inning while trailing 3-2.

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His first batter faces was MVP candidate, Kyle Schwarber . A bner struck out Schwarber with a fastball above the zone for his first MLB at-bat. Two-time MVP Bryce Harper singled, and J.T. Realmuto walked to load the bases. Lastly, struck out Brandon Marsh looking to end the inning.

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