Brett Tomko helped his bid for a spot in Kansas City’s rotation, while Manny Parra probably hurt his own chances with Milwaukee.

Tomko held the Brewers to three runs, two earned, and five hits in four innings while striking out three and walking one in the Royals’ 11-3 victory Thursday night in Surprize, Ariz.

Tomko, who signed with Kansas City in January, is competing with four other candidates for the final two slots in the rotation.

Dodgers 8, White Sox 2

At Phoenix, Rafael Furcal had four hits, including a solo homer, while Brad Penny pitched six strong innings and was chosen as the opening-day starter for Los Angeles.

Yankees 7, Blue Jays 2

At Dunedin, Fla., Ian Kennedy allowed one run and six hits over 41â3 innings with four strikeouts for New York.

Rays 4, Indians 4, 10 innings

At Winter Haven, Fla., Paul Byrd said he tried to throw a sinker away to B.J. Upton and missed “by about five feet,” plunking Upton. Byrd allowed four runs over six innings.

Phillies 3, Pirates 0

At Clearwater, Fla., Kyle Kendrick pitched five scoreless innings, and Ryan Howard homered.

Cubs 8, Rockies 6

At Mesa, Ariz., Rich Hill walked six batters in 11â3 innings for Chicago, and Franklin Morales gave up six runs – five earned – and seven hits in five innings for Colorado.

Rangers 8, Diamondbacks 7

At Tucson, Ariz., Texas pitcher Kevin Millwood allowed three hits in five scoreless innings in his first major-league start of the spring.

Cardinals 2, Marlins 2, 10 inn.

At Jupiter, Fla., Scott Olsen pitched three scoreless innings for Florida after missing two weeks because of shoulder tendinitis.

Angels 8, Giants 1

At Tempe, Ariz., prospect Nick Adenhart, competing for a spot in Los Angeles’ injury-riddled rotation, worked six shutout innings.

Braves 3, Tigers 2

At Kissimmee, Fla., Tim Hudson looked ready for opening day. Hudson tossed six strong innings for Atlanta, allowing only an unearned run.

Mets 7, Orioles 0

At Port St. Lucie, Fla., Johan Santana pitched five-hit ball for six sharp innings against Baltimore. He struck out seven and walked one.

Astros 4, Nationals 3

At Viera, Fla., Washington put Odalis Perez on the big-league roster, and the left-hander tossed six solid innings.

Twins 4, Reds 0

At Fort Myers, Fla., Kevin Slowey struck out five and gave up three hits in an impressive outing.