Yeah, it's only spring training. And no, it doesn't mean much. Unless of course Gil Meche had given up eight runs in an inning and a third. Then it would have been one of the leading stories coming out of spring training yesterday. Instead, Meche threw three scoreless innings against the Rangers, giving up two hits and a walk.
Here's what he said afterward: "Three innings is something I've never done before in my first time out. I was pleased to see my velocity stay the same in the third inning as it was in the first. It was a good day."
Indeed it was, the Royals won 8-6.
Luke Hochevar was also impressive in a two inning stint during a "B" game against the Rangers. He threw two scoreless innings, giving up two hits, no walks, and striking out two--one of whom was Sammy Sosa, who later said, "I've got to tip my cap to him."
Reggie Sanders and Mark Grudzielanek saw their first game action yesterday. Sanders was 1-for-2 with an RBI as the DH. Grudzielanek was 1-for-2. Ryan Shealy blasted his first home run of the spring--a three run shot. Alex Gonzalez was 2-for-2 with an RBI. And there's no reason to panic just yet, but Alex Gordon was 0-for-4.
In other news, the Royals signed their remaining players, so everybody is signed and ready to go.
Odalis Perez is expected to start today against the Rangers.
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