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Mariners' Smyly scratched from final spring start

Smyly had a strong start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic against Venezuela on March 15, but he was hit hard in a Minor League game on March 21, then gave up three home runs in his final Cactus League start during a four-inning stint against the Reds on Sunday.

Smyly's eight strikeouts
Drew Smyly pitches 4 2/3 innings, allows only three hits and strikes out eight Venezuelans in his start for Team USA

Servais said he'd have more information after the 27-year-old was checked out by doctors later Wedneday.

"At this time of spring you're always a little concerned," Servais said.