Howard's double is exhibition highlight
Twenty-eight of the Phillies 60 players in camp appeared in Thursday's 8-0 victory over Florida State. Most of the regulars played only two innings and then strolled to the clubhouse to call it a day.
Twenty-eight of the Phillies 60 players in camp appeared in Thursday's 8-0 victory over Florida State. Most of the regulars played only two innings and then strolled to the clubhouse to call it a day.
The early-spring games are truly exhibitions, and nothing more than that. Ryan Howard stroked a two-run double to left-center field in the first inning, and that was the offensive highlight. He will not be keeping the game ball from this one.
- Matt Gelb