Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - Yunel Escobar went 1-for-2 with a two-run double, helping the Atlanta Braves edge the Houston Astros in Grapefruit League play.
Jeff Francoeur also doubled, Matt Diaz drove in two runs, and Josh Anderson went 2-for-2 with two runs scored. Starter Mike Hampton -- in his first major league appearance since 2005 -- allowed one hit in two scoreless innings with a strikeout. Hampton had missed all that time with elbow, shoulder, and leg injuries.
Zach Schreiber got the decision after allowing one run in two innings of relief work.
Jose Cruz went 2-for-3 with a double and walk, while Tommy Manzella was 2- for-4 for the Astros. Brandon Backe started and allowed no runs in two innings with a walk, and Chad Paronto allowed two runs in two innings for the loss.
Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - The Seattle Mariners named former Oakland Athletics bench coach Don Wakamatsu their new manager on Wednesday. Full Story...
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