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Spring Training Gameday: Phillies vs. Red Sox

Time: 1:05 pm, Ft. Myers, FL
Weather: Sunny, 80
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-Placido Polanco is taking part in a minor league game today, a good sign that he’s close to returning to real action. Polanco has been dealing with a finger sprain.

-Jim Thome will play first base in a real Spring Training game tomorrow against Baltimore.

Phillies Lineup:

1. Shane Victorino, CF
2. Juan Pierre, DH
3. Hunter Pence, RF
4. Laynce Nix, 1B
5. John Mayberry Jr., LF
6. Carlos Ruiz, C
7. Pete Orr, 3B
8. Freddy Galvis, 2B
9. Miguel Abreu, SS

Phillies Pitchers:
LHP Cole Hamels
RHP Chad Qualls

GO PHILLIES!

Pat Gallen

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