Today in Peoria: 3/15
B game vs. White Sox, Paddack in the bullpen
By Justin Lafferty
It was quite a busy day around the Peoria Sports Complex, with those in Major and Minor league camps competing in games.
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The big league players this morning competed in a B game (essentially a scrimmage) against the White Sox.
In an effort to get Manny Machado more at-bats, he hit second every inning as the DH against the White Sox. Francisco Mejía, Franchy Cordero, Hudson Potts, Jeisson Rosario and Tirso Ornelas also played.
Joey Lucchesi was the starting pitcher.
Later on, the minor league players faced our Peoria neighbor, the Mariners.
Around the same time the B game with Chicago started, promising prospect Chris Paddack threw a side session. Earlier in the morning, he did some prep work with coaches.
A few players worked on BP and defensive drills, not seeing game action today: Ian Kinsler, Eric Hosmer, Luis Urías, Wil Myers, Franmil Reyes and Austin Hedges.
The Padres were in Maryvale today, but fell to the Brewers, 6–2. Eric Lauer was impressive in relief, tossing 4 hitless innings and striking out 6.
We’re back to split squad action tomorrow, with Cal Quantrill going to Scottsdale to face the Giants and Logan Allen pitching against the Royals in Peoria.
