Thome returns to 1st base, has 2 RBIs for Phillies

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - March 25, 2012

The 41-year-old, who has not played the field in the regular season since eight innings for the Chicago White Sox at the Phillies on June 14, 2007, did not have any grounders hit to him.

He hit a two-run double to deep center in a three-run third against Brian Matusz.

Philadelphia's Roy Halladay struck out nine and walked two in 6 1-3 innings, allowing two runs and seven hits. Matusz gave up three runs and six hits in 4 2-3 innings.

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