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MEXICO CITY - Dontrelle Willis gave up one run in four innings, and Brian Banks and Hee-Seop Choi each hit a run-scoring single in the ninth inning for the Marlins, who rallied for a 2-2 tie with the Astros on Sunday in the finale of a two-game series south of the border.
Officials announced the teams would not play extra innings, prompting some fans to boo, whistle and litter the field with empty, plastic beer cups.
ANGELS: Ramon Ortiz gave up two runs on six hits in three innings against the Padres.
ATHLETICS: Chad Bradford (back spasms) threw off a mound for the first time since early in camp. ... Catcher Damian Miller (strained side) could return Wednesday.
BRAVES: Facing his former team, J.D. Drew went without an RBI for the first time in spring training against the Cardinals. He was 0-for-1 with a strikeout and a walk. ... John Thomson, the No.3 starter, also worked four innings and gave up one run on five hits. ... Shortstop Rafael Furcal (food poisoning) could be back today.
BREWERS: Chris Capuano did not allow a run and struck out seven over 41/3 innings against the Angels.
CARDINALS: Chris Carpenter worked four scoreless innings against the Braves in his second spring start.
CUBS: Moises Alou had two hits against the Giants. ... Shortstop Ramon Hernandez (lower back strain) was replaced by Felix Martinez in the lineup.
DIAMONDBACKS: Richie Sexson hit two homers, Luis Gonzalez had three hits and Brandon Webb extended his scoreless streak to eight innings against the Athletics.
DODGERS: Nonroster invitee Jose Lima gave the Expos two runs and four hits in four innings.
EXPOS: Tomo Ohka allowed three hits in five shutout innings, and Andy Fox hit a two-run homer against the Dodgers.
GIANTS: Jason Schmidt (1-2) hit a grand slam, drove in six runs and pitched four innings, allowing the Cubs three runs on six hits. ... Marquis Grissom hit a pair of two-run doubles. ... Barry Bonds took batting practice, sending one drive nearly 500 feet. ... J.T. Snow went 2-for-3 and is hitting .389.
METS: Mike Piazza and Mike Cameron homered against the Twins, but second baseman Jose Reyes left with a strained right hamstring.
PADRES: David Wells, in his return to the mound nearly five months after back spasms, allowed one earned run in two innings against the Royals. The 40-year-old left-hander's back stiffened in the dugout between the first and second innings. ... Reliever Rod Beck (personal problem) is questionable for opening day.
PIRATES: Starter Brian Meadows gave up two runs and five hits in two innings against the Yankees. He replaced Rick Reed, who missed his scheduled start with back stiffness.
RANGERS: Colby Lewis allowed the Mariners one single in four innings. ... Reliever Jeff Zimmerman reinjured his pitching elbow in a B game.
RED SOX: Rightfielder Trot Nixon (back) is questionable for opening day. ... Pedro Martinez walked three Orioles in two innings but felt good enough to throw 54 pitches. His pitch limit was 45. ... David Ortiz hit his fourth homer. ... Shortstop Nomar Garciaparra (sore heel) might play Tuesday.
REDS: Cory Lidle allowed a run on five hits and a walk in five innings against the Phillies. ... Danny Graves pitched a perfect ninth for his first save.
ROCKIES: Left-hander Joe Kennedy (2-0) allowed one earned run and three hits to the Cubs. ... Todd Helton hit his second home run.
ROYALS: Dee Brown hit a grand slam and Mike Sweeney a solo shot against the Padres.
TWINS: Michael Restovich hit a two-run shot against the Mets.
WHITE SOX: Jon Garland pitched five innings, giving up one run against the Giants.
OBITUARY: Roxie Campanella, the widow of Hall of Fame Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella, died of cancer at her home in Woodland Hills, Calif. She was 77.