PEORIA, Ariz. -- Seattle ace Felix Hernandez struck out four batters in four innings, but the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Mariners 4-2 in a split-squad game Saturday night.
"I felt pretty good," Hernandez said. "First two innings they were jumping on my fastball and I was trying to make good pitches after that. I was able to locate my fastball the last two innings, both sides of the plate with curveball and changeup."
Making his second start of spring training, Hernandez allowed one earned run off three hits and a walk. Back-to-back hits from Peter O'Brien and Brett Hayes in the second inning led to the only run given up by the 29-year-old right-hander.