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Phillies vs Astros Preview

The Phillies play their first National League opponent in Grape Fruit league play Wednesday (March 7).

Vance Worley looks to build on his impressive rookie season as he takes the mound for the first time this spring against the Astros at Bright House Field Wednesday.

Worley was 11-3 with a 3.01 ERA and 119 strikeouts in 25 games last season.

This is the Phillies first National League opponent in Grape Fruit league play.

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Pat Misch, Jonathan Papelbon, Dontrelle Willis and Mike Stutes are also scheduled to pitch.

The Astros will start Bud Norris and also plan to use pitchers David Carpenter, Fernando Rodriguez, Jorge De Leon and Fernando Abad, according to mlb.com.

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If you go:

What: Phillies (3-2) vs Astros (3-1)

Starters: Vance Worley, Bud Norris

When: 1:05 p.m. Wednesday 

Where: , 601 N Old Coachman Road


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