Diamondbacks defeat Royals
Surprise, Ariz. ? Gerardo Parra hit a two-run homer, Edwin Jackson pitched effectively into the sixth inning in his final spring tuneup, and an Arizona Diamondbacks split-squad beat the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, on Thursday.
Jackson threw 96 pitches in 52/3 innings, giving up three run on five hits and four walks.