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Phillies Lead Off Spring Training Season With Free Game for Fans

Check out the Phillies as they play an intrasquad game before the start of the Grapefruit League season at Bright House Field Friday.

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Phillies fans can squeeze into the Grapefruit League season with a free intrasquad game Friday.

The game is at noon Friday, Feb. 22, at Bright House Field. Gates open at 10:35 a.m.

“We look forward to welcoming fans and giving them an opportunity to experience Phillies baseball with this ‘open house’ intrasquad game,” John Timberlake, director of Florida operations, general manager of the Clearwater Threshers said in a release. “It’s a great way to cheer on the Phillies before the official start of the Spring Training season.”

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The Phillies open the 2013 Grapefruit League season with a game against the Houston Astros at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Tickets are available online at phillies.com or by calling 215-463-1000.

If you go: 

What: Phillies free intrasquad game

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When: Gates open at 10:35 a.m.; game is at noon, Friday, Feb. 22

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 Feb. 23

Houston Astros

Feb. 25 Detroit Tigers Feb. 26 New York Yankees Feb. 28 Atlanta Braves March 3 Toronto Blue Jays (split squad) March 5 Dominican Republic (World Baseball Classic) 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 Sox

March 26

Tampa Bay Rays

March 28

Toronto Blue Jays

*All home games start at 1:05 p.m.

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