Rockies' German Marquez: Throws 54 pitches in spring win

Marquez (1-0) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out four in three innings to earn the win over the Cubs in Friday's Cactus League matchup.

Marquez made his spring debut in Friday's matchup, and he got up to 54 pitches across his three scoreless innings. He said that he felt good in the outings, and his results were certainly encouraging in the blowout win. The right-hander is a strong candidate to serve as Colorado's Opening Day starter, and he'll likely make at least one more Cactus League appearance prior to the regular season.