- Cliff Lee faced major league hitters for the first time since July 31, when his season ended with an elbow injury. Mark Appel, the first pick in the 2013 draft, faced big league batters for the first time ever. They both met expectations Thursday in the Houston Astros' 6-3 exhibition victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350305118&teams=philadelphia-phillies-vs-houston-astros
