Phillies second baseman Chase Utley played in a "semi-simulated" game on Sunday, according to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. It marks a key step in Utley's return from patellar tendinitis. Utley saw breaking balls for the first time since the beginning of spring training. He then ran the bases and also took grounders at second base. To simulate a game, he sat in the dugout in between "innings" for a few minutes. "This is a good sign," Amaro said. The Phillies and Utley will not know how good until Monday, when he will feel some of the aftereffects of increased activity.