Santander, Blue Jays’ Offense Overpower Tigers
Final Score: Toronto Blue Jays 13, Detroit Tigers 3
Anthony Santander led the charge for Toronto, going 2-for-3 with a double, two runs, and three RBIs as the Blue Jays dominated Detroit in Lakeland, Fla.
Other top performances for Toronto:
- Andres Gimenez (double, triple, 2 RBIs)
- Myles Straw (2-run homer in the ninth)
- Jose Berrios (2 2/3 scoreless innings, 3 hits, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts)
- Ryan Yarbrough (1-0) picked up the win in relief
For the Tigers, starter Tarik Skubal looked sharp, tossing three scoreless innings with three strikeouts. However, reliever Jason Foley (0-1) struggled, giving up three runs and four hits in just 1/3 of an inning.
Rays Walk It Off Against Braves
Final Score: Tampa Bay Rays 5, Atlanta Braves 4
Ricardo Genoves delivered the game-winning RBI single, plating Brayden Taylor in the ninth inning as Tampa Bay edged Atlanta in Port Charlotte, Fla.
Rays’ key contributions:
- Brandon Lowe (3-for-3, 2 runs scored)
- Jonathan Aranda (2 RBIs)
- Drew Rasmussen (2 scoreless innings, 1 hit, 1 walk)
- Garrett Acton (1-0) earned the win despite allowing 2 runs in the ninth
Atlanta rallied in the ninth with runs from Carlos Rodriguez and Ethan Workinger, tying the game 4-4 after a Genoves fielding error.
Other Braves highlights:
- AJ Smith-Shawver (2 innings, 4 hits, 2 runs, 3 strikeouts)
- Jake Marisnick (solo home run in the third inning)
- Domingo Gonzalez (0-1) took the loss
Red Sox Rally to Tie Orioles with Late Home Runs
Final Score: Boston Red Sox 6, Baltimore Orioles 6 (Tie)
Boston overcame a 5-0 deficit, thanks to two-run homers from Abraham Toro and Nathan Hickey in the seventh and a solo shot from Nick Sogard in the eighth.
Boston’s notable performances:
- David Hamilton (stolen base, his third of the spring)
- Adam Ottavino (scoreless inning, no hits allowed)
- Josh Winckowski (3 runs allowed over 2 innings)
Baltimore’s strong start:
- Adley Rutschman (first spring home run)
- Charlie Morton (2 scoreless innings)
- Roansy Contreras (surrendered 4 runs in the seventh, 3 hits, 2 walks)
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Astros’ Smith Lifts Houston Over Marlins
Final Score: Houston Astros 5, Miami Marlins 3
Cam Smith delivered a bases-loaded triple in the seventh inning, flipping a 3-1 Miami lead into a 4-3 Houston advantage.
Astros’ highlights:
- Framber Valdez (3 strikeouts, 2 earned runs in 2 innings)
- Tayler Scott (1-0) got the win despite allowing a run in the sixth
- Jeremy Peña (2-for-3, double)
- Collin Price (solo homer in the eighth for insurance)
Miami was led by Xavier Edwards (2-for-4, 3 RBIs), but reliever Josh Ekness (0-1) gave up 4 runs in the seventh.
Athletics Rally Past White Sox with Seventh-Inning Surge
Final Score: Oakland Athletics 5, Chicago White Sox 4
Jhonny Pereda and Logan Davidson delivered RBI singles in the seventh inning, helping Oakland erase a 4-2 deficit.
Other A’s performances:
- Jacob Wilson (2-run homer in the first inning)
- Joey Estes (2 innings, 2 runs, 3 hits, 2 strikeouts)
- Elvis Alvarado, Michel Otanez, and Gage Jump each threw a perfect inning with 2 strikeouts
White Sox notables:
- Luis Robert Jr. & Mike Tauchman (back-to-back solo home runs in the first inning)
- Brandon Drury (3-for-3, 2-run double in the third)
- Sean Burke (3 innings, 5 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks)
Royals’ Offense, Lynch Shine Against Rangers
Final Score: Kansas City Royals 6, Texas Rangers 3
Nick Pratto launched a home run and MJ Melendez (2-for-3, triple, RBI) led the offense as Kansas City racked up 10 hits.
Other Royals highlights:
- Kyle Isbel (4th stolen base of the spring)
- Daniel Lynch IV (3 scoreless innings, 2 strikeouts, 1 hit allowed)
- Anderson Paulino (1-0) earned the win in relief
Rangers’ key moments:
- Adrian Houser (2 scoreless innings as a starter)
- Kevin Pillar (RBI single in the fifth)
- JT Chargois (0-1) took the loss after allowing 2 unearned runs in the sixth
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Diamondbacks’ Explosive Offense Downs Cubs
Final Score: Arizona Diamondbacks 10, Chicago Cubs 2
Arizona unloaded for 16 hits, including a solo home run from Randal Grichuk in the second inning.
Diamondbacks’ top performers:
- Jake McCarthy, Josh Naylor, Randal Grichuk, and Geraldo Perdomo (2 hits each)
- Kristian Robinson (2-run homer in the eighth to cap the scoring)
- Corbin Burnes (2 1/3 innings, 2 hits, 1 walk, 1 run, 2 strikeouts)
Cubs’ bright spots:
- Gage Workman & Nicky Lopez (2 hits each)
- Caleb Kilian (5 strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings, but gave up 3 runs)
Raleigh’s Homer Helps Mariners Power Past Guardians
Final Score: Seattle Mariners 7, Cleveland Guardians 2
Cal Raleigh launched a fifth-inning solo shot off former teammate Paul Sewald, giving Seattle a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
Other Mariners highlights:
- Miles Mastrobuoni (2-for-2, 3 RBIs in late innings)
- Eduard Bazardo (1-0, scoreless fifth inning for the win)
Guardians’ notable moments:
- Johnathan Rodriguez & Daniel Schneemann (solo home runs in the third inning)
- Luis Ortiz (3 innings, 3 hits, 1 run)
- Paul Sewald (0-1, gave up Raleigh’s home run)
Beck’s Big Day Leads Rockies Past Angels
Final Score: Colorado Rockies 8, Los Angeles Angels 4
Jordan Beck had a monster game, going 3-for-4 with a homer, a stolen base, and 4 RBIs.
Other Rockies highlights:
- Sean Bouchard (4-for-4, double, 3 runs)
- Ryan Feltner (2-0, 2 1/3 innings, 2 hits, 1 run, 2 strikeouts)
Angels’ key stats:
- Travis d’Arnaud & Ryan Noda (solo homers)
- Mike Trout (2-for-3, double)
- Tyler Anderson (0-1, 6 hits, 4 runs in 2 1/3 innings)
Looking Ahead
- Can Toronto keep rolling after its offensive explosion?
- Will Arizona’s red-hot bats continue their dominance?
- Can young pitchers like Corbin Burnes and Ryan Feltner build momentum?
Stay tuned for more MLB spring training updates as teams fine-tune for Opening Day!
