Spring Training Game Wrap 3/5/2020: Indians 7 Giants 1

Brandon Belt hit his second HR of the spring, but the Giants managed just 2 other hits in the game as the pitching staff struggled.  Key Lines:

Brandon Belt 1B- 1 for 4, HR(2).  BA= .222.  Meet the new Belt, same as the old Belt:  .222/.300/611.   The .611 won't hold up, but the other two numbers look about right.

Drew Smyly LHP- 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 0.00.  Had to wonder about an injury when you saw that line, but it was the 32 pitches to get one out that brough the early hook.

Andrew Suarez LHP- 2.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 2.70.  Suarez has 9 K's in 6.2 IP, with just 1 BB.  He appears to have the inside track on the 5'th starter role with Tyler Beede out deep into the season.

Sam Selman(L), Andrew Triggs(R), Jarlin Garcia(L)- 3.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K.  All three of this trio have a 0.00 ERA on the spring so far.

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Kevin Gausman makes his 3'rd spring start tomorrow against the Brewers and Josh Lindblom.  DRod will follow Gausman before the bullpen takes over.