Tribe falls to Rockies; Pirates are shut out

Associated Press

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.

The Colorado Rockies signed Ty Wigginton for his power potential as much as his versatility.

On Sunday, he showed the Rockies what they’re getting.

Wigginton homered and doubled, Jason Hammel threw three solid innings and the Rockies beat the Cleveland Indians 3-1.

“You put the guy between the lines and it’s a game,” Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. “It might be a spring training game but he competes and that’s why he is so revered in the industry. His energy, his approach. It’s just a great thing to add to the dugout.”

Ryan Spilborghs also drove in a run for the Rockies.

Third base prospect Lonnie Chisenhall hit a home run and singled for the Indians. Adam Everett and Jack Hannahan each added a pair of hits.

“Buck and Chisenhall hit the ball on the nose,” Indians manager Manny Acta said. “It was a good day overall in that regard.”

Indians starter Justin Masterson allowed one earned run and two hits in three innings.

“We continue to pitch well,” Acta said. “Masterson fell behind in the count in the first inning, had a better second and finished strong.”

Cleveland’s top draft pick from last year, Drew Pomeranz, threw two scoreless innings in his second appearance. He has four strikeouts in three innings and has yet to give up a hit.

“He’s got good velocity and is effortless,” Acta said.

Blue Jays 5, Pirates 0

BRADENTON, Fla.

Jose Bautista went 3 for 3 with two doubles against his old team and Ricky Romero pitched four scoreless innings as Toronto blanked Pittsburgh.

Romero struck out six and allowed just one hit, a groundball single up the middle by Pedro Alvarez in the first inning.

Bautista scored twice and drove in a run.

Pirates starter James McDonald allowed four runs and four hits in 22/3 innings. He was pulled when his pitch count reached the target range of 50 to 55.