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Hale will start Thursday's game against the Marlins, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Vince Velasquez was initially slated to start Thursday's game, but he was dealing with a numb right index finger while warming up ahead of the contest. As a result, Hale will make his first start of the season on short notice, while the Phillies could lean heavily on their bullpen Thursday.
