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Verlander (2-0) has yet to give up a run in three spring starts.
Coming back from Tommy John surgery, Verlander is sporting a
0.00 ERA in 8 2/3 innings. He's given up just five hits and
struck out 10.
Jeremy Pina delivered a two-run single in the second inning to
put the Astros up to stay.
Tanner Rainey gave up two runs on two hits and took the loss for
the Nats.
Pirates 6, Red Sox 2
Kevin Newman hit a three-run, two-out home run in the sixth
inning to power Pittsburgh to the win over visiting Boston in
Bradenton, Fla. Daniel Vogelbach and Hoy Park also homered for
Pittsburgh in support of starting pitcher Mitch Keller (1-0),
who pitched four scoreless innings.
Rays 4, Twins 2
Yandy Diaz drove in two runs on two hits -- including the
go-ahead run in the fifth inning -- to give Tampa Bay the win
over visiting Minnesota in Port Charlotte, Fla. Carlos Correa
hit his first home run for Minnesota, a solo shot in the fourth
inning.
Yankees 14, Phillies 2
Marwin Gonzalez went 3-for-3 and belted his third home run of
the spring as New York pounded out 14 hits in the win over
visiting Philadelphia in Tampa, Fla. Max Burt added a grand slam
for New York. Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola (0-1) got roughed
up for four runs on five hits in four innings.
Guardians 10, Brewers 3
Four players hit home runs as Cleveland clubbed 14 hits en route
to a win over visiting Milwaukee in Goodyear, Ariz. Brandon
Woodruff (0-2) gave up six runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings
for Milwaukee.
Cubs 3, Diamondbacks 2
Ildemaro Vargas clubbed a home run in the third inning that
proved to the game-winner as Chicago edged visiting Arizona in
Mesa, Ariz. The Diamondbacks racked up nine hits but stranded 10
as former Cub Zach Davies (0-1) took the loss. Chicago's only
other hit was a two-run homer by Willson Contreras.
Giants 11, Padres 6
Four players had at least two RBIs as San Francisco held off
visiting San Diego on Scottsdale, Ariz. It was the Giants' first
home win of the spring. Michael Gigliotti's home run in the
sixth inning gave San Francisco an 11-0 lead. Carlos Rodon (1-0)
gave up no runs on one hit in four innings to earn the win.
Reds 7, Rangers 1
Cincinnati overcame three errors and Brandon Drury drove in two
runs in the win over host Texas in Surprise, Ariz. Five
Cincinnati pitcher held Texas to just four hits. Reiver
Sanmartin (1-0) earned the win.
Angels 8, Rockies 2
Leadoff hitter Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and two
runs scored, and Justin Upton belted a three-run home run to
power Anaheim past host Colorado in Scottsdale, Ariz. Jose
Suarez (1-0) gave up a run on four hits while striking out four
to get the win.
Royals 11, Mariners 4
Kyle Isbel hit a three-run home run in a pivotal fourth inning
to give Kansas City the rout over host Seattle in Peoria, Ariz.
Both teams finished with 12 hits. Logan Gilbert (0-1) got
roughed up for five runs on five hits and a walk in 3 2/3
innings for Seattle.
--Field Level Media
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