Sunday saw a number of HomeSiders in action in preseason games and we begin today in Arizona where Josh Outman made his return to the field with 2 scoreless innings for Oakland against the Cubs in a 15-7 win for the Athletics. He allowed 3 hits (NO walks) and recorded a "hold". Michael Taylor, looking to rebound from a sub-par 2010, was 0 for 3, beginning his quest to make the opening day roster. Outman's Lakewood teammate, Matt Maloney made the start for Cincinnati against the Indians and matched Outman with 2 scoreless innings of his own as the Reds topped Cleveland, 7-6. Maloney retired all 6 hitters he faced, striking out 2. He did not face Jason Donald, who had a double and scored a run in 2 at bats for the Indians.
Let's move now to Florida, where the Blue Jays shut out the Tigers, 1-0 in Lakeland. Anthony Gose got into the action for the Jays, and walked in his only at bat. It will surprise no one in Lakewood that he promptly stole second.....and third!! In Bradenton, the Pirates jumped all over the Rays 10-3. Jason Jaramillo hit a solo home run off Robert De Los Santos in his first at bat of the spring, starting a 4-run rally in the bottom of the 8th inning, and forcing the Rays to bring on R.J. Swindel to get the final out, which he did by retiring Steve Pearce.
Finally, in Clearwater, the Yankees avenged Saturday's loss with a 7-3 win over the Phillies. Ryan Howard had a single in 3 at bats, Domonic Brown had a day to forget, striking out in all 3 of his appearances, Carlos Ruiz was 0 for 2, with a walk, and Freddy Galvis popped up in only at bat. Justin De Fratus was the only HomeSider to pitch, and he was the losing pitcher, giving a up 2 runs on 1 hit, a home run by Curtis Granderson, in 2 innings of work.
16 more games on Monday's slate.......
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