Roundup: Ruf rips first spring shot

Night Games

Yankees 6, Phillies 2 Box »

Philadelphia's No. 16 prospect Darin Ruf, who ripped 38 home runs in the Minors last year and added three more in a brief big-league stint with Philadelphia, hit his first in 12 Spring Training games Wednesday as the Phillies fell to the Yankees.

• Justin De Fratus (PHI No. 14): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

D-backs 7, Brewers 0 Box »

• Didi Gregorius (ARI No. 3): 0-for-1, K
• Matt Davidson (ARI No. 4): 1-for-1, R
• Chris Owings (ARI No. 6): 0-for-1
• Nick Ahmed (ARI No. 7): 0-for-2, K
• A.J. Pollock (ARI No. 8): 0-for-3, K, outfield assist
• Zeke Spruill (ARI No. 10): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K
• Scooter Gennett (MIL No. 7): 0-for-1
• Logan Schafer (MIL No. 12): 0-for-1, K
• Caleb Gindl (MIL No. 18): 0-for-3, 2 K

Braves 2, Marlins 1 Box »

• Christian Yelich (MIA No. 2): 0-for-1
• Adeiny Hechavarria (MIA No. 6): 0-for-3
• Rob Brantly (MIA No. 11): 1-for-2, BB
• Evan Gattis (ATL No. 16): 0-for-1

Orioles 9, Twins 4 Box »

• L.J. Hoes (BAL No. 6): 1-for-2, RBI, K
• Kyle Gibson (MIN No. 4): 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
• Oswaldo Arcia (MIN No. 5): 1-for-3, BB, K
• Aaron Hicks (MIN No. 6): 0-for-3, 2 K
• Joe Benson (MIN No. 13): 1-for-2, 2B, R, K

 

Late-Afternoon Games

Giants 9, Reds 5 Box »

Ricky Oropesa, a 2011 third-rounder ranked No. 17 with the Giants, delivered a two-run shot to spark a six-run eighth that put San Francisco on top. It was the first homer of the spring for Oropesa, who mashed 16 last year for Class A Advanced San Jose. Outfielder Francisco Peguero also singled and scored twice for the Giants.

• Francisco Peguero (SF No. 6): 2-for-4, 2 R, SB
• Gary Brown (SF No. 2): 1-for-3, K
• Ehire Adrianza (SF No. 14): 1-for-1, RBI
• Henry Rodriguez (CIN No. 10): 1-for-2
• Neftali Soto (CIN No. 14): 1-for-1, RBI, BB

Royals 4, Mariners 2 Box »

Two of Seattle's top arms worked clean innings with left-hander Danny Hultzen (MLB.com's No. 18 overall prospect) yielding just one hit in a scoreless frame and reliever Stephen Pryor striking out all three batters he faced in a perfect eighth. It was Hultzen's first action since being sidelined by a minor hip strain.

• Danny Hultzen (SEA No. 2): 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R
• Stephen Pryor (SEA No. 6): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 K
• Julio Morban (SEA No. 14): 0-for-1
• Donnie Joseph (KC No. 7): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K
• Christian Colon (KC No. 10): 0-for-1
• David Lough (KC No. 20): 1-for-1, RBI

Padres 8, Angels 6 Box »

• Kole Calhoun (LAA No. 5): 0-for-1
• Luis Jimenez (LAA No. 6): 1-for-2, 2B, R, K

Indians 5, White Sox 2 Box »

• Carlos Sanchez (CHW No. 4): 0-for-1, E
• Jared Mitchell (CHW No. 5): 0-for-1
• Andre Rienzo (CHW No. 9): 3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
• Conor Gillaspie (CHW No. 15): 0-for-1
• Josh Phegley (CHW No. 17): 1-for-3, R
• Chris McGuiness (CLE No. 14): 0-for-1

Rockies 2, Cubs 0 Box »

• Nolan Arenado (COL No. 2): 0-for-3, K
• Tim Wheeler (COL No. 7): 0-for-1
• Corey Dickerson (COL No. 16): 1-for-1
• Javier Baez (CHC No. 1): 0-for-2, K
• Jorge Soler (CHC No. 3): 0-for-4, K
• Brett Jackson (CHC No. 4): 1-for-1
• Christian Villanueva (CHC No. 8): 0-for-1

 

Early-Afternoon Games

Nationals (SS) 9, Astros 7 Box »

Top Nationals prospect Anthony Rendon was the star of the show Wednesday afternoon as a Washington split squad outlasted the host Astros, 9-7. The 22-year-old infielder went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer -- his fourth in 13 Grapefruit League games -- a double and three RBIs. Only White Sox slugger Paul Konerko has more home runs in Spring Training, while just four players have surpassed Rendon's 11 RBIs.

• Anthony Rendon (WAS No. 1): 4-for-5, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, R
• Matt Skole (WAS No. 11): 1-for-4, BB, 2 K, RBI, R
• Chris Marrero (WAS No. 12): 0-for-2, BB
• Zach Walters (WAS No. 14): 1-for-4, R, 2 K, E
• Sandy Leon (WAS No. 18): 1-for-2, R
• Jonathan Villar (HOU No. 12): 0-for-2

Tigers 11, Florida Southern Mocs 0 Box »

Appearing in just his second Spring Training game, Tigers prospect Steven Moya made the most of the opportunity, going 3-for-3 with a triple, double and a pair of RBIs in Detroit's annual exhibition match against Florida Southern College. Moya, a left-handed hitter with impressive power, had his 2012 season cut short by Tommy John surgery last June. The 21-year-old outfielder hit nine homers and drove in 47 runs in 59 games with Class A West Michigan.

• Nick Castellanos (DET No. 1): 0-for-4, K
• Eugenio Suarez (DET No. 8): 0-for-4, K
• Steven Moya (DET No. 11): 3-for-3, 3B, 2B, BB, 3 R, 2 RBI

Nationals (SS) 8, Mets 5 Box »

• Travis d'Arnaud (NYM No. 1): 0-for-3
• Wilmer Flores (NYM No. 7): 1-for-3, RBI, R

Pirates 5, Blue Jays 4 (10 innings) Box »

• Tony Sanchez (PIT No. 16): 0-for-3