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Updated at 12:13 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2008

MLB: Phillies to host Braves in 2009 MLB season opener

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies will host the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball's 2009 opener on April 5.

The Sunday night game, originally scheduled for the following day, will be broadcast on ESPN2, the commissioner's office said Monday.

Most other teams start play on April 6.