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Here is your guide to today’s spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday’s games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Royals fans, there’s nothin’ here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the Cubs):
Arizona Diamondbacks: The D-backs got thumped 10-3 by the Chicago White Sox yesterday, but the news gets worse. Justin Upton, whom the D-backs just signed to a $51 million contract, suffered an ankle injury in the second inning and was pulled from the game. Right now, Upton’s saying the injury isn’t serious, but we’ll see what the doctors have to say after an MRI.
Chicago Cubs: The Cubbies beat the crap out of the Texas Rangers 12-1 yesterday and may have found someone for that fifth-starter position. Sean Marshall threw four good innings, giving up one unearned run, three hits, and five strikeouts. Lou Piniella is expected make a decision on the Cubs’ fifth starter on Friday.
Los Angeles Dodgers: The Dodgers didn’t play.
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Here is your guide to today’s games.
All games start at 1 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.
*Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers
–Camelback Ranch, 10710 West Camelback Road, Glendale.
*Seattle Mariners (split squad) at Cleveland Indians
–Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear.
*Chicago White Sox at San Diego Padres
–Peoria Stadium, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria.
*Seattle Mariners (split squad) at Kansas City Royals
–Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullard Avenue, Surprise.
*Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
–Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive, Tempe.
*Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks
–Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson.
*Cincinnati Reds at Colorado Rockies
–Hi Corbett Field, 3400 E. Camino Campestre, Tucson.
*Oakland Athletics at San Francisco Giants
–Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale.
If an overpriced, dried-up hot dog isn’t your cup of tea, click here for a list of the best spots to pig out before or after any game at any stadium.
For more information on Cactus League spring training games, including ticket info and directions, click here.
