Report from the first spring training game…
In the Phils’ 8-0 victory over the FSU Seminoles, Ryan Howard started off the Phils’ scoring in the first with a two-run double to left-center field, knocking in both Placido Polanco and Raul Ibanez, who have both got on base with singles. Carlos Ruiz and Pete Orr knocked in the Phil’s other two first inning runs.
The Phils’ pitchers, to go along with their giving up only four hits, gave up only three walks, while striking out a total of eleven Seminoles.
The winning pitcher, Drew Naylor, pitched two shut out innings.
The Phils’ next game, which will be their official Grapefruit League opener, will be this coming Saturday, against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. Game time is 1:05 pm Eastern.
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