Down on the Phillies Pharm: Jake Thompson Struggles Again

Mar 3, 2016; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Thompson (75) warms up before the start of the spring training game against the Houston Astros at Bright House Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2016; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Thompson (75) warms up before the start of the spring training game against the Houston Astros at Bright House Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
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10 APR 2016: Scott Kingery of the Threshers during the Florida State League game between the Clearwater Threshers and the Dunedin Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin, Florida.

Former first round pick Shane Watson struggled again in his second game in Clearwater, allowing seven runs on seven hits and six walks in three and a third innings.

Second baseman Scott Kingery had his first tough game in recent memory, going 0-5 with a strikeout. The top of the Clearwater lineup struggled throughout, as the top four hitters combined to hit 1-17 with six strikeouts.

Malquin Canelo provided the majority of the offense with a 3-4 game with two RBIs, with the second one coming in the bottom of the ninth.

Ranfi Casimiro gets the ball Wednesday after only going four innings last week.

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