Mexico's Alex Verdugo scores as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Herrmann watches during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

 Darron Cummings

Sahuaro High grad Alex Verdugo hit .357 for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, going 5 for 14 as a starting center fielder, batting second in Mexico’s lineup. Back in the L.A. Dodgers’ spring training camp, Verdugo is hitting .231 in nine games and is expected to start the season at the Dodgers’ Triple-A club in Oklahoma City. 

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