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Opening day of spring training brought immediate headlines. Pete Alonso homered in his first game with Baltimore. Nolan Arenado went deep in Arizona. Kansas City flexed early power. The White Sox piled up hits. Seattle’s offense broke through late.
It’s only the first look, but roster roles, lineup balance, and bullpen depth are already on display.
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Spring box scores are about signals, not standings. Free-agent additions making instant impact. Veterans adjusting to new clubs. Pitchers testing command in short stints. Teams spreading innings across multiple arms.
These games won’t define the regular season, but they do start shaping expectations heading into March.
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Top Takeaways
- Pete Alonso supplied all of Baltimore’s scoring with a two-run homer.
- The Orioles’ pitching staff struck out 13 Yankees in a shutout.
- Nolan Arenado homered in his first at-bat with Arizona.
- Kansas City launched two home runs and four doubles in its opener.
- The White Sox recorded 12 hits in an eight-run win.
- Seattle used nine pitchers and broke a tie late to secure victory.
Spring Training Game Recaps
Orioles vs Yankees Recap: Baltimore wins 2-0
Pete Alonso delivered the headline moment of the afternoon. In his third at-bat, he crushed a first-pitch curveball over the left-field fence in the sixth inning, driving in Jeremiah Jackson and accounting for both runs.
Baltimore’s pitching handled the rest. Jose Espada tossed a perfect sixth inning with two strikeouts, and Trey Gibson closed with three scoreless innings for the save. The Yankees managed just three hits and struck out 13 times.
Diamondbacks vs Rockies Recap: Arizona wins 3-2
Nolan Arenado homered in his first at-bat against one of his former teams, lifting a slider over the left-center fence in the second inning.
Arizona relied on bullpen depth, using eight pitchers to secure the narrow win. Taylor Rashi worked a perfect seventh, and Jose Cabrera earned the save. Colorado’s Patrick Weigel was charged with the loss after surrendering two runs in one inning.
Royals vs Rangers Recap: Kansas City wins 7-3
Salvador Perez and Michael Massey each went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs as Kansas City opened spring play with authority.
Starter Stephen Kolek allowed one run over two innings for the win. The Royals combined for four doubles and a triple, while Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi surrendered both Kansas City homers in his two-inning outing.
White Sox vs Cubs Recap: White Sox wins 8-1
The White Sox pounded out 12 hits in a dominant performance. Austin Hays launched a 428-foot homer in the first inning, and Sam Antonacci added a two-run blast in the second.
Jonathan Cannon allowed one run in 1 2/3 innings to earn the win. The Cubs managed only one run despite Seiya Suzuki’s solo homer.
Mariners vs Padres Recap: Seattle wins 7-4
Michael Arroyo and Leo Rivas homered as part of a 13-hit performance by Seattle.
The Mariners never trailed and used nine pitchers to manage the game. Jason Ruffcorn earned the win after entering in the seventh inning with the game tied. San Diego collected eight hits but couldn’t keep pace late.
Looking Ahead
Early spring results provide glimpses of lineup construction and bullpen roles. Alonso’s debut in Baltimore, Arenado’s fresh start in Arizona, and Kansas City’s offensive rhythm all stand out.
With several weeks left before Opening Day, these early performances set the tone for position battles and roster decisions moving forward.
