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Velasquez opens 4-game set vs. Braves

Right-hander Vince Velasquez takes the mound after an extended layoff when the Phillies face the Braves on Friday night to open a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park. He will be looking to rebound from a rough debut on July 26, when he allowed four runs in three innings against the Marlins. The Braves will counter with righty Kyle Wright, their No. 4-ranked prospect. Watch first pitch at 7:05 p.m. ET on MLB.TV.