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Cristopher Sánchez starts Game 1 of Phillies-Giants doubleheader

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Game 1 Starter: Cristopher Sánchez will start for the Philadelphia Phillies against the San Francisco Giants at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.

Game 2 Starter: Undecided – The starter for the second game at 5:35 p.m. has not been announced by either team.

Background

Sánchez was originally scheduled to pitch against Giants ace Logan Webb on Wednesday, but the game was postponed due to weather. He will now face Webb in the opener.

Rookie Andrew Painter was expected to start Thursday's night game against Giants right-hander Adrian Houser, but no starter has been confirmed.

Sánchez allowed 12 hits and six runs in his last start. He has a 2.94 ERA in six outings this season.