PHILADELPHIA - First pitch for the season opener between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies is scheduled for 8:09 p.m.Here is the Phillies' lineup:
1. Jimmy Rollins SS
2. Jayson Werth RF
3. Chase Utley 2B
4. Ryan Howard 1B
5. Raul Ibanez LF
6. Shane Victorino CF
7. Pedro Feliz 3B
8. Carlos Ruiz C
9. Brett Myers P
Utley, Howard and Ibanez are all left-handed hitters. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he is concerned about teams bringing in a left-handed reliever to face all three late in a game.
"We want to try it," Manuel said. "We'll see how it goes and make adjustments."
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Manuel was one of the first people at Citizens Bank today.He arrived at the ballpark at 10:15 a.m.
"I had some stuff I had to do," he said. "I just messed around."
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The Phillies have an elaborate pregame ceremony planned.
Manuel will raise the World Series championship flag.
Former general manager Pat Gillick will throw out the first pitch.
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