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Grapefruit League Preview: Phillies vs. Rays

The Phillies play the Rays at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Bright House Field.

John Lannan, who the Phillies picked up in the off season, starts the Spring Training game against the Rays Saturday at Bright House Field.

Closer Jonathan Papelbon also is expected to pitch for the Phillies, according to mlb.com. Papelbon gave up two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two in his last appearance March 1 against the Yankees.

Jeff Neimann starts for the Rays, according to mlb.comJeremy Hellickson and Alex Colome are also expected to pitch.

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On deck:

Phillies vs. Rays

Starters: John Lannan, Jeff Neimann

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When: 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 9

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 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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