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Cody Asche returns to lineup

After missing the last four Grapefruit League games because back tightness, Cody Asche is back in the lineup Monday for the Phillies' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton.

CLEARWATER, Fla. --- After missing four Grapefruit League games because of back tightness, Cody Asche is back in the lineup Monday for the Phillies' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton.

The Phillies' everyday third baseman is batting sixth. He went 2-for-4 with a double off teammate David Buchanan in an intra-squad minor league game on Sunday.

Pitching prospect Zach Eflin gets the spot start on the mound for the Phillies. Chase Utley gets a day off. Here is the rest of Monday's lineup:

1. Grady Sizemore LF

2. Freddy Galvis SS

3. Cord Phelps 2B

4. Ryan Howard 1B

5. Jeff Francoeur RF

6. Cody Asche 3B

7. Brian Bogusevich CF

8. Rene Garcia C

9. Zach Eflin