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Burrell cleared to play in Game 1 vs. Brewers

FOXSports.com News  Wed, 10/01/2008 - 12:50

Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell was in the lineup Wednesday for Game 1 of the division series a day after he left a workout because of discomfort in his lower back.

Burrell looked fine taking swings during batting practice and was batting fifth for the Phillies in the best-of-five division series against Milwaukee.

The left fielder hit .250 with 33 home runs and 86 RBIs. Burrell arrived at Citizens Bank Park early Wednesday for exercises and light running.


 

Phils LF Burrell hurts back in workout (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Tue, 09/30/2008 - 17:08

Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell left Tuesday's workout because of discomfort in his lower back, a day before Philadelphia opens the NL playoffs.

The Phillies and Milwaukee play Game 1 on Wednesday afternoon. Burrell will be checked before the game. Burrell exited after taking a swing in batting practice.