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Phillies' Leiter to start against Mariners

SEATTLE -- When Scott Servais was asked about rookie Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mark Leiter Jr., the Seattle Mariners manager didn't look far for a comparison.

"Junior looks a lot like his dad," Servais said. "He's got a lot of pitches and throws everything up there."

Mark Leiter pitched 11 seasons in the major leagues, including two seasons with the Phillies (1997-98) and two games for the Mariners (1999).

"That's an honor to hear," said the younger Leiter (1-0, 3.60 ERA), who is scheduled to start Wednesday at Seattle.