Spring Training is closer than you may think.
In just a few days, Phillies players will lace up for game action for the first time since their 2-1 defeat against the Atlanta Braves on September 28th to close out the 2014 season.
Friday afternoon, Ryan Lawrence of the Philadelphia Daily News shared who will get the starting nod on Tuesday, as well as in subsequent games thereafter, as the team kicks off their 12th season at Bright House Field (formerly Bright House Networks Field) in Clearwater, Florida. Below is a tabulation of information provided by Lawrence, as well as game broadcast information.
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Pitcher |
Throws |
2014 Stats |
2015 Spring Training Debut |
Start Time (EST) TV Radio |
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RHP |
6-7, 4.77 ERA |
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 vs. New York Yankees |
1:05 pm CSN, MLBN (delay) 1210 WPHT, 94 WIP |
|
|
RHP |
12-12, 3.57 ERA 1-1 5.30 ERA |
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at New York Yankees |
1:05 pm MLBN MLB.com |
|
|
LHP |
4-5, 3.65 ERA |
Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Houston Astros |
1:05 pm N/A MLB.com |
|
|
LHP |
9-9, 2.46 ERA |
Friday, March 6, 2015 vs. New York Yankees |
1:05 pm TCN, MLBN N/A |
* Update 3/3/15: Per Jim Salisbury, Aaron Harang has been scratched from Wednesday's start as he is 'working on mechanical things' in the bullpen. RHP Kevin Slowey will start instead.
Cliff Lee being scheduled to start on Thursday is a positive sign towards him fully recovering from a sore left elbow suffered last season on July 31st. Aaron Harang will make his Phillies' debut on Wednesday, following Jerome Williams' opener nod on Tuesday. Left-handed ace Cole Hamels, who has been involved in trade talks throughout the entire offseason, will officially begin his 10th season as a Phillie in his first start of the Spring next Friday.
Before kicking-off official Grapefruit League action, the Phillies will first play an exhibition game against the University of Tampa's Spartans this Sunday at 1:05 pm EST. The following pitchers are scheduled to make an appearance, per Lawrence:
As for Sunday's exhibition vs. Univ. of Tampa, Paul Clemens, Aumont, Neris, Ogando, Araujo, Oliver all on tap to pitch.
— Ryan Lawrence (@ryanlawrence21) February 27, 2015
Matt Rappa (@mattrappa) is a contributor to Philliedelphia.com.
