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Stephen Kolek making case for starter role

San Diego Padres pitcher Stephen Kolek turned in three scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Kolek came on in relief in the third inning and recorded a strikeout, while not allowing a hit or a walk in his second Cactus League outing.

Stephen Kolek discussed his three scoreless innings against the Royals. pic.twitter.com/uzj8iTsX7b

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Kolek’s only other appearance of the spring came as a starter against the Los Angeles Angels. In that outing, Kolek completed two scoreless innings, allowed two hits and recorded two strikeouts.