Thursday, March 20, 2008

Pirates-Phillies, top of first

There has been a late lineup change for the Phillies -- Chris Snelling has replaced Pat Burrell in left field and in the No. 5 spot in the lineup.
Morgan bounced one in front of the plate, but Kyle Kendrick was quick off the mound and tagged Morgan on the run.
Looks like all the rain has moved east. The sun is out, bathing this beautiful, state-of-the-art facility in its warm glow. It's still cool and windy, but a great day for a game.
Josh Wilson, the Pittsburgh kid, has worked a walk. The next batter is Doug Mientkiewicz -- one of the most down-to-earth players you'd want to meet. His versatility (he's playing right field today) and veteran presence may earn him a spot on the Opening Day roster.
A bouncer down the line deflects off Ryan Howard's glove -- the big man's vertical was short of what we'll see this weekend during March Madness. A double, and it's second and third for Jose Bautista.
He hits one back to the mound, and Wilson has strayed too far off third. Kendrick starts a rundown and Wilson is a dead duck.
Chris Gomez grounds to second base, a routine play for Chase Utley.

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