Official Site of the Phillies · Mar 26, 2017
Knapp's strong effort coming at the right time
Andrew Knapp goes the opposite way for a two-run home run, extending the Phillies' lead to 5-0 in the bottom of the 1st inningKnapp, 25, is competing with non-roster invitees Ryan Hanigan, 36, and Bryan Holaday, 29, to be the Phillies' backup catcher. The Phillies' front office met with manager Pete Mackanin and his coaching staff following the game to discuss that job and others still available.
"We're going to try to get as close to the finalization as we can," Mackanin said about the Opening Day roster.
Andrew Knapp throws out Jose Osuna as he tries to steal second base, ending the top of the 5th inningThe Phillies have three bench and two bullpen jobs up for grabs.