Cameron Maybin returned to the lineup tonight after resting on the sidelines with concussion like symptoms. Maybin hit his head during fielding drills and has missed a few games in the Spring. He had 2 plate appearances and did not get a hit.
Brad Hawpe started at first base and hit his first home run of the spring out to left field. He finished the game with 2 hits in his 3 plate appearances.
Pitcher Dustin Moseley is competing for the 5th spot in the rotation and pitched well in his Spring outing. He pitched 3 innings and gave up no runs with a strikeout. He kept the ball on the ground and allowed his defense to make the plays. He recorded 7 ground ball outs in his outing.
The Padres bullpen gave up a run in each of the final 5 innings starting with setup man Mike Adams giving up 5 runs in the top of the 5th inning.
The final score was Kansas City Royals 11 – San Diego Padres 3.
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