The Angels rallied to defeat the Colorado Rockies, 8-7, in front of a sellout crowd Thursday at Salt River Fields, improving their spring record to 11-8.
AT THE PLATE: After Eric Young Jr. was hit by a pitch, outfielder Ryan LaMarre knocked in the go-ahead run with a double in the ninth and catcher Carlos Perez tripled home LaMarre and scored on a passed ball. … Earlier, designated hitter Albert Pujols hit a 400-foot drive to center field that was caught on the warning track.
ON THE MOUND: Garrett Richards fired his fastball at speeds up to 98 mph in the first inning, an encouraging sign for the Angels.