GLENDALE, Ariz. — The White Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-3 in their second Cactus League game of the spring.
Right on Q
The White Sox, fielding a lineup of mostly second- and third-tier position players on the depth chart against a Rockies split squad, practiced their first handshake line of the spring. Jose Quintana, despite hitting the first batter he faced and giving up a home run to Pat Valaika, came away pleased with his command. He walked none and struck out two in two innings.
Quintana, preparing to start Colombia’s opener in the World Baseball Classic against the U.S., has looked sharp throughout camp.
“It’s an honor for me to represent my country for the first time in this tournament, and especially when you face the U.S., the best country in the world for baseball,’’ Quintana said.
Speaking of international sports, former Olympic speedskater Eddy Alvarez drove in three runs with a double and was solid at shortstop.
Global warming
In addition to Quintana, David Robertson (U.S.), Nate Jones (U.S.) and Miguel Gonzalez (Mexico) tuned up for the WBC with one inning each. Gonzalez allowed one baserunner in two scoreless innings, and Robertson and Jones each pitched a scoreless frame.
“I didn’t get to do it in 2013, and to represent Mexico, your country, it’s going to be exciting,” Gonzalez said.
Frazier update
Todd Frazier, out with a left oblique issue, plans to return to the batting cage Monday.
On deck
Sox at Cubs, Mesa, 2:05 p.m., 890-AM. Lucas Giolito vs. Brett Anderson. Anthony Swarzak, Juan Minaya, Dan Jennings, Tommy Kahnle and Jace Fry also are scheduled.
