Spring training roundup: Robinson Cano’s four-hit day highlights Mets’ win
Aug 4, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Seattle Mariners second basemen Robinson Cano (22) hits his 500th career double against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
April 4 – Robinson Cano went 4-for-4 with two runs scored and one RBI to help the New York Mets post an 8-4 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon at Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Cano had a double and three singles while raising his spring average to .364. Eduardo Escobar hit his third homer of the spring, Pete Alonso had two doubles and New York had 15 hits overall.
Jorge Soler hit a solo blast and Jesus Aguilar delivered a two-run homer for the Marlins.
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Red Sox 6, Braves 3
Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a two-run home run and Rafael Devers add a three-run blast during a five-run second inning as visiting Boston defeated Atlanta at Venice, Fla. Matt Olson hit a solo shot for the Braves.
Phillies 8, Tigers 7
Bryce Harper and Mickey Moniak each hit two homers to help host Philadelphia edge Detroit at Clearwater, Fla. Spencer Torkelson, the No. 1 overall pick in 2020, hit one of the Tigers’ four homers.
Blue Jays 7, Yankees 5
George Springer hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning as Toronto defeated visiting New York at Dunedin, Fla. Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Donaldson went deep for the Yankees.
Rays 9, Pirates 2
Wander Franco, Francisco Mejia and Taylor Walls each went 3-for-3 and Tampa Bay racked up 21 hits while knocking off host Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla. Pittsburgh hitters combine to strike out 13 times.
Nationals 9, Astros 6
Keibert Ruiz went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs and Maikel Franco hit a two-run shot as host Washington beat Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla. Jeremy Pena had two homers and four RBIs for the Astros.
Twins 8, Orioles 2
Right-hander Sonny Gray struck out six while retiring all 12 batters he faced and Miguel Sano belted a two-run home run as host Minnesota defeated Baltimore at Fort Myers, Fla. Ryan McKenna hit a two-run homer for the Orioles.
A’s 8, Padres 2
Sean Murphy went 3-for-3, including a two-run homer, to lead host Oakland past San Diego in Mesa, Ariz. Manny Machado hit a two-run homer for the Padres.
Mariners 10, Royals 8
Julio Rodriguez and Luis Torrens each had three hits and a home run to pace Seattle’s 14-hit attack in the victory over host Kansas City in Surprise, Ariz. Michael Taylor had two hits, including a solo homer, for the Royals, who had 15 hits.
Rockies 13, White Sox 4
Yonathan Daza had three hits and scored two runs, and Colton Welker had two hits and three RBIs as visiting Colorado routed Chicago in Glendale, Ariz. Eloy Jimenez contributed a double and two RBIs for the White Sox.
Reds 15, Diamondbacks 4
Joey Votto went 3-for-4, including a homer, and Aristides Aquino and Tommy Pham finished with two hits apiece to lead visiting Cincinnati’s 17-hit barrage in its triumph over Arizona in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carson Kelly had two hits and an RBI for the Diamondbacks.
Rangers 13, Brewers 2
Ezequiel Duran and Dustin Harris combined for four hits and five RBIs to pace Texas past host Milwaukee in Phoenix. Hunter Renfroe went 2-for-2 for the Brewers.
Cubs 7, Guardians 3
Yan Gomes went 3-for-4 with two doubles to help Chicago beat host Cleveland in Goodyear, Ariz. Oscar Mercado had two hits for the Guardians, including a triple.
Angels 5, Dodgers 1
Starter Noah Syndergaard gave up only one run and two hits over five innings, leading the host Angels past the Dodgers in a matchup of Los Angeles teams in Anaheim, Calif. The Dodgers scored their run in the second inning against Syndergaard, who improved to 2-0 with a 1.04 ERA this spring.
–Field Level Media
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