GLENDALE—Former Cub Ted Lilly is coming around after an irregular spring schedule.The Dodgers left-hander allowed two runs while striking out six without issuing a walk, and Los Angeles beat the White Sox 6-2 on Wednesday.Lilly gave up six hits in a solid bounce-back performance after a shaky outing March 12, when he allowed six runs in 2 2-3 innings to the Kansas City Royals.Lilly skipped his start March 18 so the San Francisco Giants wouldn’t get an early look at him, tossing six innings against Texas Rangers minor leaguers instead. Lilly also missed his first start of the spring due to the flu. This was just his third Cactus League appearance.Matt Kemp hit a three-run homer off of John Danks in the fourth to give Los Angeles a 3-1 lead. It was Kemp’s fifth home run of the spring. He also hit a two run shot on Sunday against the White Sox.Juan Uribe, who spent five seasons with the White Sox, had two hits against his former club. He singled and scored in the fourth inning, and singled in another run in the fifth, receiving friendly jeers from the opposing dugout.Danks took the loss, working 5 1-3 innings and giving up four runs, three of which were earned. He walked three and struck out four.Danks’ 2.49 ERA still leads all White Sox starters this spring.Carlos Quentin hit his fourth home run of the spring off Lilly to lead off the second inning. He has 10 hits in his last 13 at-bats.Gordon Beckham and Brent Morel each added two hits.
NOTES—The Dodgers won three of four games against the White Sox this spring. The teams share a facility. …Jake Peavy (rotator cuff tendinitis) said there was no structural damage when he met with doctors Wednesday. GM Ken Williams called it “encouraging news.” … Dodgers 3B Casey Blake (ribs) took grounders and batting practice Wednesday.