The 2-1 loss is the sixth time in the past nine games that the Angels have been held to two runs or fewer.

The right-hander from Capistrano Valley High says he feels good this spring, after enduring a rough season in his final year with the Chicago Cubs.

Adell, who was in an 0-for-22 slump before Wednesday, had three hits, including a two-run blast during a five-run eighth inning in their 6-3 Cactus League win.

Manager says the rule, which is being extended from spring training, is to keep the team focused, with shortstop Zach Neto saying it's brought the team closer.

Soriano gives up one run in 5⅓ innings, the longest outing by an Angels starter this spring, in a 1-0 loss.

Zeferjahn was drafted because of his overpowering fastball, but his career in the minors stalled until he refined his cutter and sweeper last season.

Because of his poor spring, Silseth had fallen out of the race for the No. 5 spot in the rotation, which is now down to Jack Kochanowicz and Reid Detmers.