Listed below is the Phillies lineup for Saturday's 7:05pm start against the Chicago Cubs. Joe Blanton will be on the mound looking to improve upon his 1-3 record and 4.34 ERA:
1. Jimmy Rollins
2. Placido Polanco
3. Hunter Pence
4. Jim Thome
5. Shane Victorino
6. Laynce Nix
7. Carlos Ruiz
8. Pete Orr
9. Joe Blanton
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Buzz On Broad:
PLAYERS:
Joe Blanton,
Jimmy Rollins,
Placido Polanco,
Hunter Pence,
Jim Thome,
Shane Victorino,
Laynce Nix,
Carlos Ruiz,
Pete Orr
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies
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