Saturday, February 29, 2020

Grapefruit Game 7 - 2019 Topps Now #348 Nick Pivetta

Phillies 12Red Sox 5
Spring Training Game 7 - Thursday Afternoon, February 27th in Fort Myers
Record - 5-1-1

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies offense banged out 12 runs on 20 hits in this decisive victory over the Red Sox.

What It Means:  Probably not much, other than we're almost through the first week of spring training games.

What Happened:  Scott Kingery and Deivy Grullon homered for the Phils.  Simon Muzziotti had three hits and two RBIs.  Nick Pivetta had a decent outing, lasting 2 2/3 innings and allowing a run on one hit while striking out five.

Featured Card:  Manager Joe Girardi has made it clear the fifth starter's job is going to be a battle between Pivetta and Vince Velasquez, and it seems like the third or fourth year now this battle has been ongoing.  I'd give the early edge to Pivetta as I think Velasquez would make a more effective reliever.

Camp Head Count:  70

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