Estimated read time: Less than a minute
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hanley Ramirez returned to the lineup and hit his first homer this spring, a two-run shot in the first inning that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Texas Rangers 2-1 Friday.
Ramirez was pulled in the sixth inning Thursday as a precaution after he was hit by a pitch in right triceps. The star infielder, who hit .345 in 86 games last season, is batting .167 this spring.
Carl Crawford drew a walk from Martin Perez and Ramirez homered over the center-field fence.
Dodger starter Zach Lee worked two innings, giving up two hits.
Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
