Marlins pitcher Brad Hand is probably considered a dark-horse candidate to win a spot in the team's rotation, but he's doing his best to improve his chances. Hand delivered another strong outing Monday, leading the Marlins to an 11-1 win against the Mets.
The left-handed hurler, who was making his second spring start and third appearance, improved to 1-0 by tossing three scoreless innings. He allowed three hits and one walk, while striking out a spring-high five batters.
Hand has allowed just one run in seven innings (1.29 ERA). He has nine strikeouts and has issued just two walks.