Associated Press
The spring training roundup …
Cole Hamels picked up right where he left off in the rain last October.
In his first start since winning World Series MVP honors, Hamels tossed two scoreless innings Wednesday for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 9-2 victory over Canada’s World Baseball Classic team at Clearwater, Fla.
“It was nice to get out there against a team that’s competitive,” said Hamels, who went 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in five postseason starts last year. “These hitters are getting ready for the world classic and they want to be in prime hitting shape.”
Orioles 6, Dominican Republic 1
At Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Koji Uehara pitched three scoreless innings against a Dominican Republic squad playing without Alex Rodriguez.
Angels 13, South Africa 6
At Tempe, Ariz., Joe Saunders pitched two scoreless and pain-free innings.
Indians 5, Cubs (ss) 4
At Goodyear, Ariz., Milton Bradley (quadriceps) was back in the Cubs’ lineup and had a double.
Astros 4, Venezuela 4
At Kissimmee, Fla., Miguel Cabrera had a two-run single and Jose Lopez hit a two-run double for Venezuela.
As 7, White Sox (ss) 2
At Phoenix, Dana Eveland pitched two scoreless innings for Oakland.
Rangers 5, Royals 3
At Surprise, Ariz., Kevin Millwood pitched three scoreless innings for Texas. Justin Smoak, the Rangers’ first-round draft pick in 2008, hit a three-run homer.
Panama 9, Tigers 3
At Lakeland, Fla., prized prospect Rick Porcello pitched out of trouble in two scoreless innings for Detroit.
Blue Jays 6, United States 5
At Dunedin, Fla., Jimmy Rollins had a two-run double for the United States.
Nationals 6, Mets 4
At Viera, Fla., Mike Pelfrey gave up a two-run homer to Washington’s Nick Johnson.
Reds 4, Netherlands 3
At Sarasota, Fla., Alex Gonzalez singled in two at-bats as the Reds’ DH. Jay Bruce homered for the second consecutive day.
Italy 5, Marlins 1
At Jupiter, Fla., Josh Johnson allowed one run in four innings for the Marlins.
Pirates 2, Twins 1
At Bradenton, Fla., Andy LaRoche hit a two-run homer off R.A. Dickey.
Giants 10, Dodgers 8
At Phoenix, Barry Zito threw 45 pitches in 2 2-3 innings for San Francisco. He allowed three runs, including a wind-aided, two-run homer by Andre Ethier.