Zunino ends early spring mini-slump

Nats' Rendon, Marlins' Yelich go yard in Grapefruit League

By MiLB.com Staff

March 2, 2013

Late-afternoon Games

Mariners 9, Dodgers 5 Box »

• Mike Zunino (SEA No. 3): MLB.com's No. 23 overall prospect collected his first two hits of the spring, including his first Cactus League homer, in the M's victory. Hitless in his first seven at-bats, he went 2-for-3 with a solo blast off veteran left-hander Chris Capuano.
• Francisco Martinez (SEA No. 19): 0-for-1, BB, K
• Vinnie Catricala (SEA No. 15): 1-for-2, R, K
• Brad Miller (SEA No. 8): 0-for-1, K
• Stefen Romero (SEA No. 12): 0-for-1
• Yasiel Puig (LAD No. 1): 1-for-2, 2B
• Alex Castellanos (LAD No. 12): 0-for-2, K
• Tim Federowicz (LAD No. 9): 0-for-3

A's 6, Rockies 3 Box »

• Nolan Arenado (COL No. 2): MLB.com's No. 62 overall prospect slugged a three-run shot in the sixth inning to account for the Rockies' offense. The third baseman is 4-for-11 with two homers and five RBIs in his first four Cactus League contests.
• Tim Wheeler (COL No. 7): 1-for-3
• Charlie Culberson (COL No. 14): 0-for-3, K, E (throwing)
• Kyle Parker (COL No. 5): BB
• Corey Dickerson (COL No. 16): 0-for-1, K
• Cristhian Adames (COL No. 19): 0-for-1, K
• Kyle Parker (COL No. 5): BB
• Michael Choice (OAK No. 3): 1-for-1, RBI
• Michael Taylor (OAK No. 12): 0-for-1
• Beau Taylor (OAK No. 17): 0-for-1
• Jefry Marte (OAK No. 20): 0-for-1

Brewers 4, Angels 3 Box »

• Caleb Gindl (MIL No. 18): The 24-year-old outfielder hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. He also doubled and drove in a run and is 7-for-13 in his first seven spring tilts.
• Hiram Burgos (MIL No. 13): 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
• Tyler Thornburg (MIL No. 2): 2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
• Khris Davis (MIL No. 16): 1-for-3, BB
• Logan Schafer (MIL No. 12): 0-for-3
• Scooter Gennett (MIL No. 7): 0-for-1
• Kaleb Cowart (LAA No. 1): 0-for-4, CS
• Kole Calhoun (LAA No. 5): 0-for-3, BB, K, SB
• Travis Witherspoon (LAA No. 8): 0-for-2, K
• Luis Jimenez (LAA No. 6): 1-for-1, RBI

Giants (SS) 9, Cubs 7 Box »

• Francisco Peguero (SF No. 6): 0-for-2
• Ehire Adrianza (SF No. 14): 0-for-1
• Ricky Oropesa (SF No. 17): 0-for-1, K
• Brett Jackson (CHC No. 4): 1-for-1, 2B, RBI, R
• Matt Szczur (CHC No. 10): 0-for-2, K
• Christian Villanueva (CHC No. 8): 0-for-3, K
• Junior Lake (CHC No. 9): 1-for-1, R
• Robert Whitenack (CHC No. 15): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

White Sox 4, Reds 0 Box »

• Jared Mitchell (CWS No. 5): 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
• Conor Gillaspie (CWS No. 15): 1-for-3, solo HR, K
• Carlos Sanchez (CWS No. 4): 1-for-3, RBI
• Josh Phegley (CWS No. 17): 1-for-3, RBI, K, PB
• Trayce Thompson (CWS No. 2): 0-for-2, BB
• Jhan Marinez (CWS No. 13): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
• Marcus Semien (CWS No. 18): 1-for-1
• Billy Hamilton (CIN No. 1): 0-for-1, 1 BB, 1 K, SB
• Henry Rodriguez (CIN No. 10): BB
• Neftali Soto (CIN No. 14): 0-for-2

Padres 11, Indians 8 Box »

• Robbie Erlin (SD No. 9): 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
• Donn Roach (SD No. 15): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
• Chris McGuiness (CLE No. 14): 0-for-2
• Scott Barnes (CLE No. 15): 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 K, 1 HR

Royals 9, Giants (SS) 5 Box »

• Gary Brown (SF No. 2): 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
• Joe Panik (SF No. 4): 0-for-1, BB
• Andrew Susac (SF No. 16): 1-for-3, K
• Chris Heston (SF No. 8): 1 2/3 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 2 HR
• Michael Kickham (SF No. 12): 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K

Rangers 7, D-backs 1 Box »

• Jurickson Profar (TEX No. 1): 0-for-3
• Mike Olt (TEX No. 2): 0-for-1, K
• Leury Garcia (TEX No. 19): 1-for-1
• Nick Tepesch (TEX No. 18): 3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
• Matt Davidson (AZ No. 4): 2-for-2, 2B, RBI
• Adam Eaton (AZ No. 5): 1-for-3, K
• Chris Owings (AZ No. 6): 1-for-1, 3B, R
• Nick Ahmed (AZ No. 7): 0-for-1, K
• A.J. Pollock (AZ No. 8): 0-for-4, K
• Chase Anderson (AZ No. 20): 2 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Early-afternoon Games

Nationals 6, Cardinals 2 Box »

• Anthony Rendon (WAS No. 1): Starting at third base and batting eighth, Rendon smacked a two-run homer off Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright, singled and struck out in three plate appearances. The sixth overall pick in the 2011 Draft is 7-for-16 this spring.
• Michael Taylor (WAS No. 5): 0-for-1
• Nathan Karns (WAS No. 6): 1 IP, 1 H, 2 BB
• Eury Perez (WAS No. 7): 1-for-3, R, K
• Matt Skole (WAS No. 11): BB
• Chris Marrero (WAS No. 12): 2-for-3, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI
• Oscar Taveras (STL No. 1): 2-for-3, R, BB
• Shelby Miller (STL No. 2): 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 3 K, 1 HR
• Kolten Wong (STL No. 5): 0-for-2
• Matt Adams (STL No. 8): 1-for-1
• Michael Blazek (STL No. 11): 1 IP, 1 H
• Eric Fornataro (STL No. 14): 1 IP, 1 BB, 1 K

Marlins 8, Mets 8 Box »

• Christian Yelich (MIA No. 2): Starting in left field, Miami's top hitting prospect led off the game with a home run (video here) before drawing two walks and smacking an RBI double to complete a perfect day with the bat. He likely will spend the bulk of the season at Double-A Jacksonville.
• Jake Marisnick (MIA No. 3): 1-for-3, RBI, K
• Marcell Ozuna (MIA No. 7): 1-for-1
• Zack Cox (MIA No. 10): 1-for-1, R
• Rob Brantly (MIA No. 11): 1-for-4, R, K
• J.T. Realmuto (MIA No. 12): 0-for-1
• Travis d'Arnaud (NYM No. 1): 1-for-2, 2B, R, RBI
• Wilmer Flores (NYM No. 7): 1-for-1
• Hansel Robles (NYM No. 13): 1 2/3 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HR

Yankees 10, Tigers (SS) 3 Box »

• Tyler Austin (NYY No. 3): Appearing as an in-game replacement in right field, Austin drew a bases-loaded walk and smacked an RBI double in two plate appearances. Likely ticketed for Double-A Trenton, he's 3-for-5 in five spring games.
• Mark Montgomery (NYY No. 8): 1 IP, 1 H
• Nick Castellanos (DET No. 1): 0-for-2
• Danry Vasquez (DET No. 4): 0-for-2, K
• Eugenio Suarez (DET No. 8): 0-for-1
• Steven Moya (DET No. 11): 0-for-1, K; assist (outfield)
• Hernan Perez (DET No. 13): 0-for-1
• Kenny Faulk (DET No. 15): 1/3 IP, 1 BB, 1 K
• Ramon Cabrera (DET No. 20): 0-for-3, K

Red Sox 2, Twins 1 Box »

• Allen Webster (BOS No. 4): 3 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K
• Jackie Bradley (BOS No. 2): 0-for-1
• Jose Iglesias (BOS No. 6): 0-for-3, K
• Deven Marrero (BOS No. 6): 1-for-1
• Christian Vazquez (BOS No. 16): 0-for-1
• Kyle Gibson (MIN No. 4): 1 2/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
• Eddie Rosario (MIN No. 8): 0-for-1
• Joe Benson (MIN No. 13): 1-for-3, K

Astros 6, Braves 5 Box »

• Joe Terdoslavich (ATL No. 15): 4-for-4, RBI, SB; assist (outfield)
• Sean Gilmartin (ATL No. 5): 3 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 K, 1 HR
• Todd Cunningham (ATL No. 9): 2-for-5, R, SB
• Evan Gattis (ATL No. 16): 1-for-1, RBI
• George Springer (HOU No. 3): 0-for-1, K; E (fielding)
• Delino DeShields (HOU No. 6): 0-for-1, R, SB
• Robbie Grossman (HOU No. 18): 0-for-1

Tigers (SS) 4, Pirates 1 Box »

• Avisail Garcia (DET No. 3): 0-for-3, K
• Tyler Collins (DET No. 6): 0-for-3
• Jeff Kobernus (DET No. 16): 1-for-3, 3B, R, RBI, K
• Melvin Mercedes (DET No. 16): 1 IP, 1 H, 2 BB

Rays 4, Orioles 1 Box »

• Wil Myers (TB No. 1): 0-for-1, K
• L.J. Hoes (BAL No. 7): 0-for-1
• Xavier Avery (BAL No. 7): 0-for-2, 2 K

Blue Jays 11, Phillies 6 Box »

• Ryan Goins (TOR No. 18): 0-for-2, RBI