Ramirez, Peralta power Brewers past Rockies
PHOENIX (AP) -- Aramis Ramirez got his first extra-base hit of the spring, a two-run double in the first inning that sent the Milwaukee Brewers past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 Thursday.
The 36-year-old Ramirez, who has said he intends to retire after this season, lined a drive off the fence in left-center field against Gus Schlosser.
Ramirez had been 1 for 7 without any RBIs this spring.
Milwaukee starter Wily Peralta allowed one hit in three shutout innings.
"He had big movement in the fastballs and he got nine chopped groundball outs," Milwaukee manager Ron Roenicke said. "He didn't feel real good today, so I didn't know how he was going to do and he really looked good."
Brewers first baseman Adam Lind, bothered by lower back issues, made his spring debut. He was 0 for 2 with a walk.
"He squared up two balls," Roenicke said. "I thought he had three really good at-bats. If we can get him back healthy and get him out there all the time, it would be good."
Drew Stubbs and Trevor Story homered for the Rockies.