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Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew Ah, finally, the last game of spring training. It certainly didn't feel like spring at Citizens Bank Park on this chilly evening. But, the buzz of baseball in the air is sure to warm your heart. Much the same of last night's game in this on-deck exhibition series, the fans were able to […]
(Photo Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) The Phillies welcomed themselves back home last night with a 4-3 win over their cross-state rival Pittsburgh Pirates. In last night's On Deck game, small ball played the key factor in the Phillies' win. The Phils scored four runs on seven hits last night, including Juan Pierre's lead off double which resulted […]
The Phillies play their last pre-season game tonight. I'll do another prediction if they don't announce the roster right away after. For now, this is it though: Line-Up: Pierre-LF, Polanco-3B, Rollins-SS, Pence-RF, Victorino-CF, Thome-1B, Ruiz-C, Galvis-2B Rotation: Halladay, Lee, Hamels, Worley, Blanton Bench: Mayberry, Wigginton, Nix, Schneider, Orr, Podsednik Bullpen: Papelbon, Qualls, Bastardo, Kendrick, Herndon, […]
Posted by Danielle Wilson Despite this series being the finale of spring training, it's still an exciting two-game exhibition series because it's being played at home, Citizens Bank Park. The Pirates have come to town for two nights before making their way back to Pittsburgh to take on the Phillies for Opening Day. Joe Blanton […]
Posted by Erik Seybold (Photo Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) The Phillies had a very ugly Spring and it's time to forget about it. Tonight, the Phillies are playing at Citizens Bank Park for the first time since Game 5 of the NLDS. The occasion: the 2012 On Deck Series. A couple of exhibition games between the Phillies […]
We may have been tipped off by the last couple spring training lineups, including tonight's lineup which features Juan Pierre leading off: Pierre LF Polanco 3B Rollins SS Pence RF Victorino CF Wigginton 1B Ruiz C Galvis 2B Blanton RHP. According to NBC10's John Clark, this just very well may be the starting lineup: I'm […]
According to the San Jose Mercury, Giants pitcher Matt Cain has signed a new contract, keeping him under San Francisco Giants control through 2017. "Ensuring that Matt remained a Giant beyond this season was a top priority for the organization. Matt is an integral part of the team whose performance on the mound will be […]
Well, we're at the end of the Florida portion of the exhibition season, and tomorrow there will be a game at Citizen's Bank Park. The season is here. The Phillies ended the spring with a 7-7 tie. You can check the box score here. Joe Savery didn't help himself today, but he still can make […]
Yesterday I got some stuff wrong, and omitted a guy or two. Tonight, we'll fix that. Here's my predictions. IRON PIGS: Line-Up: Thompson-CF, Frandsen-SS, Brown-LF, Kratz-C, Overbeck-1B, Montanez-RF, Spidale-DH, Thurston-3B, Orr-2B Rotation: Hyatt, Elarton, Misch, Bush, Bump Bench: Gosewisch, Blanco, Mitchell, Kennelly Bullpen: Schwimer, Aumont, Diekman, Valdes, Horst, Purcey, Sanches DL: De Fratus R-PHILS: Line-Up: […]
