Angels fall to Rockies, 7-5, in spring training game

Colorado Rockies 7, Angels 5

Tempe, Ariz.

AT THE PLATE: Maicer Izturis’ first spring game in the leadoff spot was productive — the shortstop singled and walked twice in three plate appearances. The only hit of note by an Angels regular was Torii Hunter’s laser of a double off the left-field wall in the third inning. Michael Ryan’s two-run single and Terry Evans’ RBI single highlighted a four-run fifth for the Angels.

ON THE MOUND: Starter Sean O’Sullivan was roughed up for five runs and four hits, including solo home runs by Clint Barmes and Cole Garner and a two-run triple by Ian Stewart, in 1 1/3 innings. Closer Brian Fuentes couldn’t complete his inning, allowing two hits, including Miguel Olivo’s run-scoring double, walking one and striking out two in a 28-pitch third. Top pitching prospect Trevor Reckling gave up four hits but struck out three in two innings.

EXTRA BASES: Rockies right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, who drove his own car from Tucson to Tempe, was scratched from his scheduled start after he got stuck in traffic for three hours because of an accident on I-10 south of Phoenix. Jimenez arrived in time to start the fourth inning and allowed four runs — three earned —and three hits in two innings. Thanks for coming, and drive safely on your way home.

UP NEXT: Jered Weaver will start Saturday’s noon (PST) game against the Oakland Athletics in Phoenix.

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— Mike DiGiovanna