Manny hits 1st home run of spring training

[March 25, 2009]  PHOENIX (AP) -- Manny Ramirez has hit his first home run of spring training.

In his second game back from a hamstring injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger connected Tuesday night during his first at-bat against the Seattle Mariners.

Ramirez, a designated hitter for the second consecutive game, drove a 1-1 fastball from Ryan Rowland-Smith over the left-field bullpen in the first night game at Camelback Ranch.

Ramirez was 0-for-3 in his first game back Monday against the Los Angeles Angels, taking two called third strikes and grounding into a double play.

He is now 2-for-5 in Cactus League play.

Dodgers manager Joe Torre said if Ramirez makes it through Tuesday night's game without any problems, he'll play the outfield Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.

[Associated Press]

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