SURPRISE, Ariz. -- As the final days of Spring Training wind down, Royals utility man Whit Merrifield remains in the hunt for the 25th spot on the big-league roster.
And Merrifield no doubt did himself some favors on Monday by going 3-for-4 with a leadoff homer, a two-run double and a stolen base in the Royals' 11-3 win over the Padres.
Merrifield's homer came off Padres lefty Drew Pomeranz.
"I have faced Drew before," Merrifield said. "I'm pretty familiar with what he's got. For some reason, I've always seen the ball pretty good off him.