Scattered locations in the Philadelphia area experienced flash flooding after heavy rain moved through on Thursday.

The scorching heat and stifling humidity that has blanketed the Philadelphia region this week is expected to finally abate Friday. But that relief comes at a price. Namely, severe storms forecast to hit the area starting Thursday afternoon,

New Jersey officials have declared a State of Emergency Thursday, ahead of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding threats in the region.

Jhoan Durán earned a save in his Philadelphia debut after Bryson Stott beat a throw to first base and was ruled safe on an overturned review call for the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning as the Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Friday night.

Jhoan Duran's entrance may have been longer than his ninth inning. A sight to behold, Duran came out to his viral music from the bullpen. The bell from the undertaker set the tone, followed by the custom mix of two popular Latin music tracks: "El Incomprendido" by Farruko and "Hot" by Daddy Yankee and Pitbull.

Jhoan Duran woke up at 3 a.m. Friday to catch a flight from Minneapolis to Philadelphia. He tried to sneak a nap in the hotel, but, well, he’s the father of a 3-year-old. “My little boy,” he said, “he’s got a lot of energy.

New Detroit Tigers OF prospect Josueth Quinonez — acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for Matt Manning — is hitting .287 in Dominican Republic.

The Tigers (+128 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Phillies (-155). The Phillies will give the ball to Ranger Suarez (8-4) versus the Tigers and Jack Flaherty (6-10). The Phillies' matchup Wednesday versus the White Sox ended in a 9-3 loss.