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Monday, March 11, 2013

Spring Training

VIDEO: Hooters Girl Makes Foul Play on Fair Ball at Phillies Game

The Rays' Shelley Duncan was awarded a double after the ball girl fielded a fair ball and threw it into the stands.

A Hooters girl, who was a ball girl for a weekend Rays and Phillies game in Clearwater, could only bury her face into her glove after she accidentally fielded a fair ball and threw it into the stands. The play resulted in a double for Rays outfielder/first baseman Shelley Duncan after the ball girl grabbed the ball he hit sharply down the third baseline.  According to the Tampa Bay Times, Rays manager Joe Maddon was complimentary of the woman's play on the ball.  "I thought she presented her hands to the ball very well also," Maddon told the Times. "The overall package was very, um, efficient." Watch the video above on YouTube.  Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Spring Training

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.com. Jeremy Hellickson and Alex Colome are also expected to pitch. Phillies vs. Rays Starters: John Lannan, Jeff Neimann When: 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 9 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community. Here is a list of the spring training games …

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Spring Training

Grapefruit League Preview: Phillies vs. Twins

Phillies ace Cliff Lee pitches against the Twins at 1:05 p.m. Thursday at Bright House Field.

The Phillies send veteran Cliff Lee to the mound against the Twins Thursday at Bright House Field. The Twins send a split squad to Clearwater. Kyle Gibson is expected to start against the Phillies, according to mlb.com. Pedro Hernandez, Ryan Pressly, Michael Tonkin and Tyler Robertson are also expected to pitch. The Twins also play the Red Sox at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. Phillies vs. Twins Starters: Cliff Lee, Kyle Gibson When: 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 7 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community. Here is a list of the spring training games planned for Bright House Field: March 26 March 28 *All home games start at 1:05 p.m. Related …

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Spring Training

Spring Training: Expect Heavy Traffic After Games at Bright House Field

Game day traffic combined with US 19 construction at Gulf to Bay Boulevard and the normal rush hour could cause delays in the area around Bright House Field, according to Clearwater Police.

An already congested area gets more traffic as Spring Training games end around rush hour. Game day traffic combined with US 19 construction at Gulf to Bay Boulevard and the normal rush hour could cause delays in the area around Bright House Field, according to Clearwater Police. Phillies Spring Training games start at 1:05 p.m. and normally nine innings are finished by 4 p.m. Because of that, heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic is expected from 3:45 to 5 p.m. in February and March.  Vehicles traveling eastbound on Drew Street from the Keene Road area can avoid the US 19 area by using alternate routes including State Road 590 and Sunset Point Road. Drivers can also consider use Keene Road, Hercules Avenue, or Belcher Road for north or …

Spring Training

Grapefruit League Preview: Phillies vs. Dominican Republic

Cole Hamels gets the start for the Phillies when they play the Dominican Republic at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday at Bright House Field.

Cole Hamels gets a tune up against the Dominican Republic Tuesday at Bright House Field. Jonathan Papelbon, Ethan Martin and Jonathan Pettibone are also expected to pitch, according to mlb.com. The Dominican Republic team starts World Baseball Classic play with a game against Venezuela Thursday. Tampa Bay Rays closer Fernando Rodney, Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano and Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz are on the Dominican Republic team.  Phillies vs. Dominican Republican Starters: Cole Hamels, tba When: 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community. Here is a list of the spring training games planned for Bright …

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Spring Training

Grapefruit League Preview: Phillies vs. Blue Jays

The Phillies play the Blue Jays at 1:05 p.m. at Bright House Field.

The Phillies divide the day playing split squad games against the Blue Jays and Orioles Sunday. Aaron Cook starts the game for the Phillies when they play the Blue Jays at Bright House Field. Justin De Fratus and Antonio Bastardo are also expected to pitch, according to mlb.com. Rickey Romero pitches for the Blue Jays. Also scheduled to appear are Sergio Santos, Aaron Loup, Brett Cecil and Justin Germano, according to mlb.com. Kyle Kendrick starts the game against the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community. Phillies vs. Blue Jays Starters:  Aaron Cook, Ricky Romero When: 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 3 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road …

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Spring Training

Concessions: Find Cheesesteaks, Tony Lukes at Bright House Field

Want to be a ballpark expert? Keep this list of where and what is available at the different concessions areas throughout Bright House Field in Clearwater.

Cheesesteaks, Tony Lukes and of course hot dogs.  Need to know where to find the food to complete the 2013 Philadelphia Phillies spring training experience?  Keep this list of what is available where at the different concessions areas throughout Bright House Field. Related coverage:  Spring Training 2013: Grab A Bite At The Ballpark Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.

Spring Training

Grapefruit League Preview: Phillies vs. Braves

Cole Hamels gets the start as the Phillies play the Braves at 1:05 p.m. Thursday at Bright House Field.

Opening Day starter Cole Hamels takes the mound as the Phillies play the Braves Thursday at Bright House Field. Ethan Martin, Jonathan Pettibone and Jake Diekman also are scheduled to pitch, according to mlb.com. Former Tampa Bay Ray BJ Upton and his brother Justin are expected to play for the Braves. Paul Maholm starts the game for the Braves. Tickets are available online at phillies.com or by calling 215-463-1000. Phillies vs. Braves Starters:  Cole Hamels, Paul Maholm When: 1:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Here is a list of the spring training games planned for Bright House Field: March 26 March 28 *All home games start at 1:05 p.m. Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to …

Spring Training

Concessions: Beers of Bright House Field

What is a baseball game without a cold one? Here is a list of the 120 available at Bright House Field during the 2013 Phillies Spring Training season.

No, there is not a grapefruit flavored beer available during Spring Training at Bright House Field. However, there are at least 120 beers, ranging from craft to Coors Light that Phillies fans can sip while watching the likes of Cole Hamels, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard warm up for the start of another season. See the attached file for a list of all the beers available at the ballpark during the 2013 Grapefruit League season. Related coverage:  Spring Training 2013: Grab A Bite At The Ballpark Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Spring Training

Grapefruit League Preview: Phillies vs. Yankees

Kyle Kendrick takes the mound as the Phillies play the Yankees Tuesday at Bright House Field.

A couple pitchers looking for their first starts of the Grapefruit League season take the mound Tuesday at Bright House Field. Kyle Kendrick starts the game for the Phillies and Jose Ramirez will pitch for the Yankees starting at 1:05 p.m. The Yankees also are expected to play Robinson Cano, Mark Teixeira, Kevin Youkilis and Travis Hafner, according to mlb.com. Relievers Joba Chamberlain and David Robertson should pitch as well. Tickets are available online at phillies.com or by calling 215-463-1000. Phillies vs. Yankees Starters: Kyle Kendrick, Jose Ramirez When: 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Here is a list of the spring training games planned for Bright House Field: March 26 March 28 *All …

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