Article: Snell, glad to face regulars, pitches Pirates past Phillies 8-5

BRADENTON, Fla. - Most pitchers don't know who they will face at this stage of spring training, Double-A players or All-Stars. That's why Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Ian Snell welcomed seeing Ryan Howard, Pat Burrell and Jimmy Rollins in Philadelphia's lineup.

Snell is trying to get locked in for the regular season, and he'd much rather be matched against the Phillies' regulars than those who will be playing at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Snell gave up a solo home run to Burrell but otherwise was efficient while pitching four innings in the Pirates' 8-5 victory over Philadelphia on Monday, striking out two and allowing two hits.

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