Spring Training Roundup: Braves Edge Tigers in Extra Innings as Gray Returns for Nationals

The Atlanta Braves edged the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in extra innings, with Joey Wentz earning the win after three scoreless frames, while Framber Valdez fired three perfect innings for Detroit in the spring matchup. The Washington Nationals tied the Houston Astros 3-3, highlighted by Josiah Gray's return from injury, striking out three over one and two-thirds innings. Oakland Athletics upset San Diego 5-4 behind Tyler Soderstrom's homer and double, while Boston Red Sox topped Toronto 6-4 with Allan Castro's homer and steals. Dodgers beat Rockies 7-5 in a homer-filled affair, with Mickey Moniak shining for Colorado via homer, steal, and two runs. San Diego Padres are debating leadoff options for the season ahead.

No major trades or signings broke, but injury notes include ongoing rotation tweaks for Atlanta amid pitching depth tests. Spring training records show Dodgers at 8-3, Rockies 6-5, and early leaders like Cincinnati surging from prior showcases with standouts Matt McLain and Sal Stewart. Off-field, MLB eyes leadoff experiments in San Diego.

Look for Twins-Red Sox and more Cactus League action soon, plus Nationals-Astros rematches testing Gray's rotation push.

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