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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