Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 5:35 PM | 8 comments |
 

Phils Win Grapefruit Opener
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Looks like they're ready to me.

The Phillies opened their Grapefruit League schedule today with an 8-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Lefthanders Jamie Moyer and Travis Blackley each threw three scoreless innings. Top prospect Carlos Carrasco impressed manager Charlie Manuel and pitching coach Rich Dubee in his one inning (Carrasco retired the side in order.)

Some of the Phillies' newcomers had a good day:

- Geoff Jenkins went 1 for 3 with a double.

- Eric Bruntlett went 2 for 2 with a double.

- Pedro Feliz went 2 for 2 with a double and RBI.

- So Taguchi went 1 for 2 with a RBI.

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Greg Dobbs hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning.
Posted by Todd Zolecki @ 5:35 PM  Permalink | 8 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:21 PM, 02/27/2008
    Looks like Dobbs picked up right where he left off with Spring Training last year.
    — Chewy59
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:21 PM, 02/27/2008
    Guess Feliz is living up to his rep. Hope the *newbies* keep it up!
    — Norma
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:32 PM, 02/27/2008
    Wow This New Phillies Zone is underwhelming...not many comments!
    — Philly-d-kidder
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:02 PM, 02/27/2008
    Only preseason, but an expected outcome against the reds so it's a plus!
    — DJ
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:53 PM, 02/27/2008
    This is my 1st try at the new site. I'm still feeling a bit awkward, as though I'm not doing it right. It was good to see the Phils win even if it didn't mean anything. I heard Moyer looked good and the Phils beat on the Reds pitching. Here's hoping they make winning a habit and have a great April.
    — johnnyp
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:01 PM, 02/27/2008
    Travis Blackley is the guy the Phils got from the Giants. I think if he doesn't stick with the club he has to go back to the Giants. I hope he is a pleasant surprise and really helps the Phils.
    — johnnyp
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:07 PM, 02/27/2008
    Good start to the long season!
    — Clinton, NJ
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:41 PM, 02/27/2008
    Travis Blackley is the guy the Phils got from the Giants. I think if he doesn't stick with the club he has to go back to the Giants. I hope he is a pleasant surprise and really helps the Phils.
    — johnnyp


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