[情報] 3/4 Game report: Rangers 13, Royals 3

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Posted at 3:30 PM on Thu., Mar. 4, 2010 | Evan Grant/Blogger SURPRISE, Ariz. - A day after manager Ron Washington pronounced the catching battle was dead even, incumbent Jarrod Saltalamacchia served notice that he doesn't intend to relinquish his position easily. Saltalamacchia hit a a 2-2 pitch from former Atlanta Braves organization-mate Kyle Davies for a three-run homer to give the Rangers the lead for good on Thursday. In his first at-bat of the spring, Saltalmacchia, who hit just .152 with two strikes in 2009, drove a fastball to the top of the outfield berm in right center one pitch after fouling a ball off to even the count. Saltalamacchia later had a single to left field. Saltalamacchia's three-run homer keyed the Rangers four-run second inning to overcome a 1-0 deficit. The Rangers also had a three-run homer from backup infield candidate Matt Brown. Boxscore: Rangers 13, Royals 3 http://tinyurl.com/ybocw49 THREE UP What went right for the Rangers ‧Young Tanner Scheppers, who has not played an official game for a major league organization, lit up the scoreboard with his fastball. Scheppers needed seven pitches to work through a 1-2-3 sixth inning. He threw five fastball, all for strikes and all at 96 mph or better. He didn't even through his curve, which is considered above average. ‧Get ready for some long games. The young hitters in the Rangers' lineup who backed up the starters just pounded the ball. Mitch Moreland (3-for-3), Chad Tracy (1-for-1) and Justin Smoak (1-for-3), all Rangers draftees, were a combined 5-for-7 with three RBIs. ‧One of the most inefficient starters in the majors over the last decade in terms of pitches per inning, Harden needed just 29 pitches to work through two innings against the Royals starting lineup. THREE DOWN What went wrong ‧ Harden, considered a power pitcher, only reached 90 mph with his fastball. Harden said afterward that his velocity will range anywhere from 88-96 mph this season. ‧ Chris Davis, who got into trouble by chasing too many first pitches last year, swung and missed at the first pitch in two of his three at-bats. Davis had the seventh highest percentage of first-pitch swings in the AL last year (38.7 percent). ‧ After a leadoff single, a stolen base and a ground out to the right side, the Rangers failed to get Julio Borbon home from third in the first inning. David Murphy lined out and Vladimir Guerrero popped out. BATTLE LINES Looking at the various roster battles in camp The Rangers could use a right-handed hitting corner infielder for the bench. It would help if he had a little power in his bat. Matt Brown made it known quickly that he intends to be a legit candidate for the spot along with Max Ramirez and perhaps trade target Mike Lowell. Brown had a double and later hit a three-run homer on a curve ball. Replacing Michael Young for the final half of the game, however, he also made a throwing error. GENERATION TEX Considering prospects performances Alexi Ogando pitched in a game in the United States for the first time ever on Thursday after being banned from entering the country for the last five years. If he was nervous, it didn't show immediately. He averaged 95.8 mph with his fastball in striking out major league veteran Brayan Pena. Kila Ka'aihue followed with a single that nearly separated Ogando's skull and cap.But he recovered to pitch a scoreless inning. PROJECT O Examining the Rangers' attempt to improve offensive efficiency According to the Rangers' new formula for measuring productive plate appearances, Michael Young was perfect in three at-bats, even though he had a ground out before a pair of singles. Young's first inning grounder moved Julio Borbon to third with one out. Young said he'd normally try to "have his cake and eat it, too" with a 2-and-1 pitch, but at this stage of spring he wants to make sure every at-bat includes something fundamentally proper. ON DECK The Rangers play the second of their three-game opening weekend series against Kansas City at 1:05 pm MST. RHP Scott Feldman, LHP C.J. Wilson, RHP Dustin Nippert, RHP Neftali Feliz and LHP Kasey Kiker are scheduled to pitch for the Rangers. RHP Zack Greinke starts for Kansas City. The game will not be broadcast locally. 原文：http://tinyurl.com/yl5tbl5 影片：http://tinyurl.com/ya8pakj 如果看不到多按幾次重新整理(F5)即可。 -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 220.136.187.164 ※ 編輯: DerekHolland 來自: 220.136.187.164 (03/06 12:52)