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Phillies host Braves on opening day: Latest updates

The Phillies begin one of their most anticipated seasons in years on Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park. You can follow what’s happening on the field and in the stands right here with updates from our reporters at the game.

Andrew McCutchen celebrates his first-inning solo home run with new Phillies teammate Bryce Harper during Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.
Andrew McCutchen celebrates his first-inning solo home run with new Phillies teammate Bryce Harper during Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer

The Phillies begin one of their most anticipated seasons in years, led by new superstar slugger Bryce Harper, on opening day at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves. First pitch was just after 3 p.m.

You can follow what’s happening on the field and in the stands right here with updates from our reporters at the game.

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