While the A’s had a two run lead, the Rangers would take the lead in the top of the sixth. Later than inning, Oakland would be able to tie the game. Both teams would end up scoring one run a piece in the seventh inning as the game ends tied at eight.

In the top of the seventh the Padres would battle back to tie the game. The Angels would add two more runs in the eighth and San Diego would add another run to the scoreboard but it would not be enough to hang onto the lead as they are defeated by the Angels by a score of six to five.

As the A’s seemed to solidify their lead with three more runs scored, Kansas City would have themselves a big sixth inning that was highlighted by a three run shot by Rick Ankiel. The A’s would be able to score a couple more runs for the remainder of the game but it was not enough to win the game. The Royals’ Mitch Maier would slam another home run in the eighth inning to close the gap. The final two runs would come in the bottom of the ninth as KC secures the victory.

In the sixth inning, the Brew Crew would score another run to tie the game at three while Milwaukee pitching took over. The Cubs were allowed no more runs for the remainder of the game when in the top of the ninth inning the lead would favor the Brewers. With one on and two out outfielder Jody Gerut would hit a home run to give the Brewers the lead as they win the game by a score of five to three.

D-backs starter Billy Buckner did not help himself much in his effort to land a starting rotation spot allowing two runs on two hits off two homers in his three innings of work. Roque Mercedes did look impressive in his one inning of work as he struck out the side in the 8th for the D-backs.

Strasburg is expected to start in the minors this year for the Nationals but look for a quick call-up if he continues pitching like he did today. Strasburg didn’t come out fanning everyone against the Detroit Tigers but recorded an quick an uneventful 1-2-3 inning with three soft hit grounders to infielders. Strasburg would strike out the first batter he faced in the second inning the record another out on a grounder. Detroit was able to manage two singles off Strasburg before he retired the third out with another strike out to end the threat.

White Sox starter John Danks looked impressive in his three innings of two hit shutout ball walking one while striking out four. Giants starter Matt Cain also went three innings but allowed one run on two hits. Giants win moved them to 6-1 on the spring while the Sox feel to 2-3-1.

Indians starter Aaron Laffey allowed only one hit with no walks in his two innings of scoreless work. Justin Masterson, who came over from the Red Sox in the Victor Martinez trade allowed three hits and two runs while striking out three in his 1.1 innings. Seattle’s lefty starter Jason Vargas made his second appearance of the spring and looked solid going 3.2 innings of scoreless ball allowing only two hits.

Left fielder Seth Smith looked sharp going 3-for-4 with three RBIs.  Colorado was able to get 16 hits and 12 runs with none coming the way of the long ball.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers visited Scottsdale Stadium to face the San Francisco Giants in Monday’s spring training action. The National League rivals would keep the game close as they both earned a run a piece in the first inning. Matt Kemp homered off of Barry Zito in the first inning to give the Dodgers their first run of the game. Giants’ left fielder John Bowker would continue to do well as he hit a triple in the game.

In the fourth inning, the Giants would regain the lead by one run which would not prove to be enough. In the top of the sixth inning, the Dodgers would tie the game with one run of their own. The game would be sent into extra innings as the Giants would score one run in the bottom of the 10^th inning to win the game by a score of three to two.