Wolf Pack spring training report: March 21 (Photos)

A quick look at the performances of former Nevada Wolf Pack and northern Nevada high school players in major league baseball spring training games on Thursday . . .

  • CORKY MILLER, Cincinnati Reds: Miller struck out as a pinch-hitter in a 10-9 loss to Oakland. He is now hitting .200 this spring.
  • LYLE OVERBAY, Boston Red Sox: Overbay, hitting .242 this spring, struck out as a pinch-hitter for Mike Napoli in the second inning in a 6-1 win over Philadelphia. He also stayed in the game to play first base.
  • CHRIS DICKERSON, Baltimore Orioles: Dickerson was 0-for-1 and played center field in a 0-0 tie with Pittsburgh. He is hitting .310 this spring.
  • JAKE McGEE, Tampa Bay Rays: The Reed High graduate pitched a scoreless ninth inning in a 3-1 loss to Toronto. He allowed a hit and a walk and got three ground ball outs in lowering his spring ERA to 5.68.
  • STEVE LERUD, Philadelphia Phillies: Lerud, a Galena High graduate, was a pinch-runner for fellow catcher Carlos Ruiz in the ninth inning of a 6-1 loss to Boston.
  • SCOTT COUSINS, Los Angeles Angels: Cousins played right field and did not get an at-bat in a 10-9 loss to Texas. The North Valleys High graduate is hitting .190 this spring.
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