Phillies defeat Braves 16-9 in spring training game
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 16-9 in spring training, hitting four home runs, including two from Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner. Cristopher Sanchez earned the win, allowing one run over four innings. In other games, the Houston Astros beat the Miami Marlins 10-5, with Cesar Salazar hitting a grand slam. The Boston Red Sox edged the New York Mets 3-2, while the Toronto Blue Jays won 6-4 against the Baltimore Orioles. The Kansas City Royals rallied to defeat the San Diego Padres 6-5, and the Oakland Athletics scored 11 runs in the ninth inning to win 12-1 over the Cincinnati Reds.