Michael Lorenzen Makes Final Spring Start Before Joining Team Italy

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen takes the mound for the Rockies today against the Milwaukee Brewers before departing to join Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic. Lorenzen struggled in his previous outing against the Kansas City Royals, allowing five earned runs on four hits—including a home run—with four walks and zero strikeouts. The veteran pitcher is treating the early spring struggles as a valuable learning experience.