Felix Hernandez pitches 3 sharp innings for Mariners in 5-4 loss to Diamondbacks
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Felix Hernandez struck out three in three innings of his second spring training start, but the Seattle Mariners lost to an Arizona Diamondbacks split squad 5-4 Tuesday.
Hernandez, who became the highest-paid pitcher in baseball when he signed a seven-year, $175 million contract in February, walked one and gave up one hit — a solo home run to Eric Hinske.
In two spring appearances, Hernandez allowed two runs and three hits in five innings. He has one walk and five strikeouts.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin, in competition for the final spot in Arizona's rotation, threw four solid innings. The left-hander gave up one run, four hits, struck out two and did not walk a batter.
Arizona's Mark Teahen hit a three-run homer off Hector Noesi and Paul Goldschmidt had a hit, a walk, an RBI and scored a run.