PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies got almost everything they wanted in the first game at their new home - except a victory.
The Indians spoiled the first-ever event at Citizens Bank Park with a 6-5 exhibition win Saturday.
The outcome didn't seem to matter for the sellout crowd getting the first look at the ballpark.
Jim Thome homered in the first inning for the first hit. Pat Burrell added a three-run homer in the fifth inning, but the Indians went ahead for good when Chris Clapinski homered off Rheal Cormier leading off the seventh.
The intimate baseball-only ballpark - as opposed to cookie-cutter Veterans Stadium - mixed modern conveniences with old-time charm. Real grass, an open-air stadium with a splendid view of Center City, wider seats and more concession choices made the ballpark a hit with fans.
Not everything was ready, most notably an area dedicated to Phillie Phanatic merchandise and a kid's zone. Still, workers were scrambling early Saturday morning with last-minute chores, clearing the concourses of boxes and ladders. Construction workers were honored during pregame festivities.
Leiter hit in head with line drive
JUPITER - Mets pitcher Al Leiter was hit in the head by a line drive and could miss his first start of the season Thursday.
Leiter grabbed the side of his face after getting hit by Alex Gonzalez's liner in the second inning against the Marlins. He fell on the mound, but never lost consciousness.
Leiter, 38, was taken to Jupiter Medical Center for X-rays. He was lucid enough to call his wife and tell her he was okay.
The Mets traded outfielder Roger Cedeno to the Cardinals for backup catcher Chris Widger and infielder Wilson Delgado.
ASTROS: The Royals roughed up starter Wade Miller for six runs in three innings. Craig Biggio doubled and scored. Jeff Bagwell homered to the opposite field for his first of the spring.
ATHLETICS: Jermaine Dye homered and drove in five runs against the Giants. Dye had three hits, raising his spring average to .338. Bobby Crosby and Marco Scutaro also homered. Leading the Giants 4-3 entering the ninth, manager Ken Macha summoned new closer Arthur Rhodes. After striking out his first batter, Rhodes gave up four runs and six hits, increasing his ERA to 6.42. Mark Redman started for the A's and pitched six strong innings, allowing two runs and seven hits while striking out four. ... Catcher Tom Wilson was signed to a minor league contract.
BRAVES: Marcus Giles homered, and Andrew Jones went 3-for-3 with a double against the Red Sox. Starter John Thomson allowed three hits and struck out four in three shutout innings. ... DeWayne Wise was kept as a fourth outfielder while Eli Marrero (strained abdominal muscle) opens on the DL, along with pitchers Armando Almanza and Paul Byrd. Juan Cruz, Will Cunnane and C.J. Nitkowski earned the final spots in Atlanta's bullpen, while pitchers Trey Hodges, Tim Drew and Ryan Glenn were assigned to Triple-A Richmond.
CARDINALS: Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer against Triple-A Memphis. Jeff Suppan gave up one run and struck out five in six innings for the win. He held the Redbirds to two hits. Ray King, Steve Kline and Mike Lincoln combined for three scoreless innings of relief. Shortstop Edgar Renteria started after leaving Friday's game with a bruise above his right eye. He was injured after fouling a ball off his face.
CUBS: Starter Matt Clement allowed four runs on six hits in three innings. Sergio Mitre, a starter until Mark Prior comes back from the DL, pitched three scoreless innings of relief. ... Prior (right Achilles' tendon) went through delivery motions using a towel instead of a ball. He will be evaluated Monday to determine his next step in rehabilitation.
DIAMONDBACKS: Casey Daigle will make the jump from Double A to the rotation, and Shane Reynolds will begin the season in the bullpen. ... First baseman Richie Sexson hit his fifth homer of the spring against the Cubs. ... Donnie Sadler was the last position player added to the roster.
EXPOS: Right-hander Jeremy Fikac and infielder Luis Lopez were added to the roster. The last spot on the 25-man roster was being held for backup catcher Gregg Zaun when contract issues were resolved. ... Placed on the 15-day DL, retroactive to March 26, were pitchers Tony Armas (right shoulder injury) and Joey Eischen (elbow surgery) and third baseman Scott Hodges (strained right quadriceps). First baseman Nick Johnson (sore back) went on the 15-day DL retroactive to March 31. Reliever Dan Smith went on the 60-day DL retroactive to March 26. ... T.J. Tucker, outfielder Endy Chavez and infielder Henry Mateo were sent to Triple-A Edmonton. ... Pitcher Shawn Hill was sent to Double-A Harrisburg.
GIANTS: Jason Schmidt was placed on the 15-day disabled list after struggling for most of the spring with a sore right shoulder. The move is retroactive to March 26. Outfielder Jeffrey Hammonds (broken right thumb) also was placed on the DL. Dustan Mohr and Michael Tucker homered against the A's.
MARINERS: Infielder Jolbert Cabrera was acquired from the Dodgers for right-hander Aaron Looper and left-hander Ryan Ketchner.
MARLINS: Right-handed pitcher Ben Howard was acquired from the Padres for right-hander Blaine Neal.
PIRATES: Starter Ryan Vogelsong capped a solid spring with four strong innings against the Twins, giving up one run and striking out seven. ... Left-hander Sean Burnett was optioned to Triple-A Nashville, and right-hander Rick Reed was reassigned to minor-league camp. ... In the bullpen will be rookie left-hander Mike Johnston, who will be the second major-league player, after Jim Eisenreich, known to have Tourette's syndrome.
RED SOX: Closer Keith Foulke finished a rocky spring with a 15.59 ERA, giving up 17 hits and 15 runs in 82/3 innings. ... Starter Tim Wakefield allowed only one baserunner through three innings against the Braves. ... Boston CF Johnny Damon (strained hamstring) was back in the lineup.
ROCKIES: Outfielder Larry Walker (strained left groin) was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
ROYALS: Kansas City could become the first team to start four left-handers in its first four games, with Darrell May, Affeldt and Jimmy Gobble following Brian Anderson.
TWINS: Starter Carlos Silva allowed three runs and four hits in four innings against the Pirates.
