Shields yields 3 runs for Sox; Blach solid in start for Giants

White Sox 4, Giants 3: James Shields scattered eight hits over five innings and allowed three runs for Chicago.

Ty Blach threw six innings for San Francisco, allowing two runs and seven hits. Blach is vying for the final slot in the rotation. Jimmy Rollins doubled twice for the Giants. Rollins, the 2007 NL MVP, is trying to win a roster spot.

Mariners 7, Reds (ss) 6: Taylor Motter, in contention for a utility role off the bench, hit a two-run homer for Seattle. Drew Smyly struggled through four innings, allowing five runs with four walks.

Jose Peraza launched a leadoff homer for Cincinnati and had two hits. Zack Cozart added a double and an RBI.

Rockies 4, Padres (ss) 1: Nolan Arenado, fresh off a World Baseball Classic championship with Team USA, launched a two-run homer for Colorado. Carlos Gonzalez had two hits, including a double, and scored.

Yangervis Solarte doubled and drove in a run for San Diego.

Royals 8, Angels 7: Mike Trout had two hits, a run and an RBI, while Albert Pujols added a hit and two RBIs for the Angels.

Brandon Moss and Paulo Orlando each homered for Kansas City. Jason Hammel, signed to a $16 million, twoyear contract in the offseason, was rocked for seven runs in six innings.

Cubs (ss) 22, Reds (ss) 4: Anthony Rizzo led off Chicago’s six-run first inning with a home run and Albert Almora Jr. opened an eight-run sixth with another homer. Almora finished 3 for 4 with two homers and five RBIs. Cubs prospect Victor Caratini was 3 for 4 with two doubles and three RBIs. Eddie Butler went 4 2/3 innings, yielding two runs and seven hits.

Tim Adleman gave up two homers while allowing six runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings for Cincinnati. Joey Votto had two hits and is 5 for 11 in his last five games.

Rangers 3, Dodgers 2: Cole Hamels gave up a run on two hits and two walks over five innings for Texas. Mike Napoli hit a solo homer and Nomar Mazara went 2 for 4. Elvis Andrus and Delino DeShields had two stolen bases apiece.

Scott Kazmir went three innings, giving up three runs on three hits and five walks for Los Angeles.

Athletics 11, Brewers 1: Prized prospect Jharel Cotton struck out seven over 5 2/3 innings while giving up one run and four hits for Oakland. Bruce Maxwell went 3 for 4 with two homers and four RBIs.

Milwaukee starter Matt Garza was roughed up again, allowing five runs and five hits over 2 1/3 innings. He has an 8.59 ERA in 14 2/3 innings this spring. Ryan Braun hit his first homer. Padres (ss) 9, Cubs (ss) 4: San Diego right-hander Trevor Cahill gave up two unearned runs and two hits while striking out eight over five innings. He walked four.

Non-roster invitees Collin Cowgill, Jabari Blash and Brett Wallace each homered while combining for eight RBIs and seven of San Diego’s 10 hits.

Cubs prospect Alec Mills allowed four runs and six hits over three innings.

– Associated Press