Diekman, Giles, Hamels to make spring debut vs. Yankees

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Cole Hamels will make his first start of the spring on Friday and Jake Diekman and Ken Giles are slated to pitch out of the bullpen as the Phillies play the Yankees at Bright House Field.

Diekman, 28, struck out 100 batters in 71 innings last season. It was the second-highest mark by a reliever in team history. Giles, 24, recorded a 1.18 ERA in 44 apperances. It was the second-lowest ERA ever by a Phillies rookie.

Bryan Mitchell, a 23-year-old righthander, will start for the Yankees. First pitch is at 1:05 and will be televised live on the Comcast Network and MLB Network.

Here are the lineups:

PHILLIES

1. Odubel Herrera, center field

2. Freddy Galvis, shortstop

3. Grady Sizemore, designated hitter

4. Ryan Howard, first base

5. Darin Ruf, left field

6. Cody Asche, third base

7. Carlos Ruiz, catcher

8. Jeff Francoeur, right field

9. Cord Phelps, second base

Pitchers: Cole Hamels, lefthander

Adam Morgan, lefthander

Ken Giles, righthander

Jake Diekman, lefthander

Andy Oliver, lefthander

Nefi Ogando, righthander

Luis Garcia, righthander

Mike Nesseth, righthander

Seth Rosin, righthander

YANKEES

1. Didi Gregorius, short stop

2. Chase Headley, third base

3. Stephen Drew, second base

4. Mark Teixeira, first base

5. Greg Bird, designated hitter

6. Gary Sanchez, catcher

7. Ramon Flores, left field

8. Aaron Judge, right field

9. Slade Heathcott, center field