Spring Training Recap: Braves, Rockies Shine, Royals Rally Late
A busy day in spring training saw big offensive performances from teams like the Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, and Kansas City Royals, while pitching duels and late-game drama unfolded across the league.
Braves Explode for Nine-Run Inning, Cruise Past Orioles
The Atlanta Braves put on an offensive showcase, hammering the Baltimore Orioles 13-5 in Sarasota, Florida.
- Michael Harris II crushed two home runs in the same inning, leading a nine-run fifth.
- Sandy Leon (three-run HR), Nick Allen, and Chandler Seagle also went deep.
- Braves’ starter Ian Anderson (2-1) pitched four innings, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks.
- Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle and Dylan Carlson homered in a losing effort.
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Rockies Dominate Padres with 13-Run Explosion
The Colorado Rockies had no trouble dispatching the San Diego Padres, winning 13-2 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Nolan Jones went 4-for-4 with a double, two runs, and three RBIs.
- Sean Bouchard added a two-run homer and three RBIs.
- Zac Veen delivered a bases-loaded triple as part of Colorado’s 17-hit attack.
- Bradley Blalock (2-0) earned the win, throwing two innings of scoreless relief.
Royals Storm Back to Beat Mariners in Ninth-Inning Rally
Despite a grand slam from Julio Rodríguez, the Seattle Mariners couldn’t hold off a late comeback by the Kansas City Royals, who won 7-6 in Peoria, Arizona.
- Rodríguez’s second-inning grand slam gave Seattle an early lead.
- Vinnie Pasquantino hit two doubles for Kansas City.
- Tyler Tolbert smashed a two-run homer in the ninth to cap the comeback.
- Austin Cox (3-0) secured the win with a perfect eighth inning.
More Notable Spring Training Results
Nationals 9, Astros 3
- MacKenzie Gore (2-0) threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings with six strikeouts.
- Washington racked up 12 hits while CJ Abrams left early with quadriceps cramps.
- 19-year-old Nehomar Ochoa went 2-for-2 with two RBIs for Houston.
Mets 2, Cardinals 0
- Paul Blackburn (1-1) threw four perfect innings for New York.
- William Lugo added a solo homer in the ninth to secure the win.
- Pedro Pages broke up the Mets’ no-hit bid in the sixth with a double.
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Tigers 5, Rays 1
- Spencer Torkelson belted a two-run homer and finished with four RBIs.
- Casey Mize struck out four and didn’t allow a run in 3 1/3 innings.
Giants 11, Guardians 2
- Tyler Fitzgerald went 3-for-4 with a triple, two runs, and an RBI.
- Cleveland’s Bo Naylor homered for the third time this spring.
Red Sox 6, Twins 5
- Marcelo Mayer and Mark Kolozsvary delivered RBI singles in the ninth for the walk-off win.
- Triston Casas launched a three-run homer for Boston.
Final Thoughts: Offensive Fireworks and Late Drama
Teams like the Braves, Rockies, and Royals flexed their offensive muscle, while strong pitching performances and clutch late-game hits defined the action across the league.
Spring training is heating up, and as Opening Day approaches, players continue to make their final case for roster spots.
