MARCH 23, 2008

SURPRISE, Ariz. - Mike Maroth pitched two scoreless and hitless innings on Saturday against San Diego in his third appearance of Spring Training. Maroth pitched the seventh and eighth innings in the Royals 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Padres.

The left-hander issued two walks and struck out three batters while not allowing a hit.

In three spring training appearances, Maroth is 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA.

The Royals wrap up spring training with four games in Arizona this week before traveling to Milwaukee for two exhibition games against the Brewers on Friday and Saturday.