GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) \u2014 Mike Napoli had two hits and drove in a run, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in spring training on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Jose Ramirez also had two hits and drove in a run, and Juan Uribe doubled in his first at-bat with the Indians. Francisco Lindor had a sacrifice fly.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can tell even in batting practice that Uribe gets to the ball quick,\u201d Cleveland manager Terry Francona said.<\/p>\n
Uribe signed with Cleveland on February 28 and is expected to play third most of the time. He went 1 for 3 as the designated hitter against the Mariners.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to get him in playing shape before we put him in the field,\u201d Francona said.<\/p>\n
Mariners right-hander Nathan Karns allowed two runs, one earned, and five hits in three innings. Karns was acquired in a November trade with Tampa Bay and is competing for a spot in Seattle\u2019s rotation.<\/p>\n
\u201cNathan wasn\u2019t as sharp today,\u201d Mariners manager Scott Servais said. \u201cThe defense helped him. We like him a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mike Zunino, Daniel Robertson and Ed Lucas each drove in a run for Seattle.<\/p>\n
Cleveland right-hander Trevor Bauer pitched three solid innings, yielding one run and one hit. The 25-year-old Bauer went 11-12 with a 4.55 ERA last year, establishing several career highs.<\/p>\n
IN CENTER<\/p>\n
Nori Aoki started in center for Seattle. Aoki played a lot of center in Japan, but has made just 21 appearances at the position in the majors, including 14 starts.<\/p>\n
STARTING TIME<\/p>\n
Mariners: Karns yielded a leadoff double to Ramirez in the first, but second baseman Shawn O\u2019Malley caught him rounding second on a wide throw from the outfield. He pitched out of trouble in the second, and then allowed two runs in his last inning.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was having trouble with my curveball,\u201d Karns said. \u201cMy arm is lagging behind. The defense got me out of trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n
Indians: Bauer struck out two and walked two.<\/p>\n
\u201cI tried to throw 98 and failed,\u201d Bauer said. \u201cLast year I was 93-94 because I didn\u2019t work on speed. I worked on command and ended up walking as many as I did the year before. I want to throw hard this year because it\u2019s fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
TRAINER\u2019S ROOM<\/p>\n
Mariners: RHP Evan Scribner was scheduled to have his sore lat muscle examined on Tuesday. RHP Ryan Cook also has been slowed by painful lat muscle.<\/p>\n
Indians: RHP Zach McAllister has been out with the flu. He returned to camp on Tuesday but wasn\u2019t expected to work out. … OF Michael Brantley (shoulder) has been cleared to take batting practice. … RHP Craig Stammen (elbow) is throwing all of his pitches off the mound.<\/p>\n
UP NEXT<\/p>\n
Mariners: RHP Taijuan Walker will pitch for the Mariners when they host the Royals on Wednesday. Matt Strahm is expected to start for Kansas City.<\/p>\n
Indians: RHP Corey Kluber starts for Cleveland on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. RHP Jake Arrieta pitches for the Cubs in a battle of Cy Young Award winners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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