PEORIA, Ariz. -- In an intrasquad game on a Peoria back field on Saturday morning, the future of the Padres' rotation took the mound opposite the present. The results seemed to paint a bright picture for the club's future starting five.
MacKenzie Gore, the No. 3 overall Draft pick last June and San Diego's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, wowed dozens of captivated observers -- scouts, fans and staff alike. Meanwhile, rotation favorite Dinelson Lamet pitched four innings as he continues his tune-up for his sophomore season. Pitching coach Darren Balsley certainly seemed to enjoy the proceedings.