PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Kevin Millwood struck out eight in seven solid innings and the Seattle Mariners beat a San Diego Padres split-squad 6-1 on Saturday night.
The veteran right-hander allowed one run on Andy Parrino’s homer and five hits.
The Mariners fielded a team of minor leaguers behind Millwood while their regulars took the day to recuperate from a trip to Japan for two regular-season games this past week.
The Padres had four projected starters in their lineup, with first baseman Yonder Alonso collecting a pair of hits off Millwood.
Padres left fielder Mark Kotsay left after the third inning with a calf injury, but manager Bud Black said it was a precaution.
Padres starter Joe Wieland, likely headed for Triple-A, allowed two runs and five hits in five innings.
