Spring Training Gameday: Astros vs. Phillies
Time: 1:05 pm, Brighthouse Field
Weather: Sunny, 81
TV: The Comcast Network
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Coming off a lopsided 7-0 win for the Phils where Cliff Lee, Kyle Kendrick, and roster dark-horse Jake Diekman looked great and Tuffy Gosewisch (!) stole a base, the Phils head back home to play Hunter Pence’s old squad, the Houston Astros. The Phils go for three straight wins in today’s match-up. The Vanimal will get the ball to start and Papelbon, Willis, and Qualls all look to build on their last outings.
Of note: Utley has another routine day off, Mayberry has another day at first, Kratz has his first start behind the plate, and Nix is playing the field for the first time this Spring.
Phillies Lineup:
1. Jimmy Rollins, SS
2. Shane Victorino, CF
3. Hunter Pence, RF
4. Jim Thome, DH
5. John Mayberry Jr., 1B
6. Laynce Nix, LF
7. Kevin Frandsen, 3B
8. Erik Kratz, C
9. Michael Martinez, 2B
Phillies Pitchers:
– RHP Vance Worley
– LHP Pat Misch
– RHP Jonathan Papelbon
– LHP Dontrelle Willis
– RHP Chad Qualls
– RHP Mike Stutes
GO PHILLIES!
