John Lackey made his spring debut Tuesday, giving up three runs on four hits while striking out two in 2.2 innings in an exhibition game against Miami. He threw 47 pitches, 30 for strikes.

Lackey made his spring debut Tuesday, giving up three runs on four hits while striking out two in 2.2 innings in an exhibition game against Miami. He threw 47 pitches, 30 for strikes.

Analysis:

Lackey threw mostly fastballs in his first spring start and felt his location was good, but started to mix in other pitches in the third that led to the runs scored against him. He's on track to start the second game of the season April 2 against Baltimore.