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Grapefruit League Preview: Phillies vs. Dominican Republic
Cole Hamels gets the start for the Phillies when they play the Dominican Republic at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday at Bright House Field.
Cole Hamels gets a tune up against the Dominican Republic Tuesday at Bright House Field.
Jonathan Papelbon, Ethan Martin and Jonathan Pettibone are also expected to pitch, according to mlb.com.
The Dominican Republic team starts World Baseball Classic play with a game against Venezuela Thursday.
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Tampa Bay Rays closer Fernando Rodney, Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano and Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz are on the Dominican Republic team.
On deck:
Phillies vs. Dominican Republican
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Starters: Cole Hamels, tba
When: 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 5
Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road
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Here is a list of the spring training games planned for Bright House Field:
Date* Opponent March 6 Washington Nationals March 7 Minnesota Twins March 9 Tampa Bay Rays March 12 Detroit Tigers March 14 Pittsburgh Pirates March 17 Balitmore Orioles (split squad) March 19 New York Yankees March 22 Atlanta Braves March 24 Boston Red SoxMarch 26
Tampa Bay RaysMarch 28
Toronto Blue Jays*All home games start at 1:05 p.m.
Related coverage:
- Spring Training 2013: Grab A Bite At The Ballpark
- Concessions: Beers of Bright House Field
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