The Phillies gave away Game 1. They can quickly amend for it in Game 2.
A stretch of excellent games in order for the Phillies against the Braves and Nationals didn't carry over to Saturday's opener. Now the Phillies (46-48) return to the field to once again face the White Sox (37-53).
John Lannan (2-3, 4.23 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies. Lannan pitched eight shutout innings against the Nationals in his last start allowing four hits. Lannan has faced the White Sox once in his career. In 2010, he allowed five runs on 11 hits in four innings to the White Sox. At Citizens Bank Park, he is 3-6 with a 5.13 ERA.
The Phillies will face left-hander Hector Santiago (3-5, 3.49 ERA). Santiago allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Cubs in his last start, taking a no-decision. Santiago is making his first career start against the Phillies and at Citizens Bank Park.
Game Notes:
- The Phillies need to win each of the final two games to claim a .500 record at the All-Star Break.
- The Phillies were swept in their first doubleheader and swept their second doubleheader of 2012.
- With the loss in Game 1, the Phillies are 6-4 in July.
Phillies lineup
- Michael Young 3B
- Chase Utley 2B
- Darin Ruf 1B
- Domonic Brown LF
- Delmon Young RF
- John Mayberry Jr. CF
- Humberto Quintero C
- John McDonald SS
- John Lannan P
John Lannan will start tonight's game.
White Sox lineup
- Alexei Ramirez SS
- Gordon Beckham 2B
- Jeff Keppinger 1B
- Dayan Vicideo LF
- Casper Wells RF
- Brent Morel 3B
- Tyler Flowers C
- Blake Tekotte CF
- Hector Santiago P
Hector Santiago will start tonight's game.
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