Spring training is the only place in sports where ties are a welcomed result, even if it’s the result after holding a three-run lead with two outs in the ninth.
Phillips Valdez was an out away from closing out the Texas Rangers’ second straight win Tuesday, but the right-hander allowed a two-run homer to Jack Fraley and a game-tying solo shot to Chris Mariscal as the Seattle Mariners managed a 4-4 tie.
Pitchers were warming in the both bullpens, but the managers wisely chose to end things after nine innings. No one complained.
The good for the Rangers:
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Asdrubal Cabrera making a diving stab in his first game at third base.