CLEARWATER — Former University of Tennessee pitcher Zach Warren picked up a Grapefruit League win Monday afternoon as the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted the Baltimore Orioles, 8-7.
Warren, a Philadelphia farm hand for the last three seasons, pitched an inning of scoreless relief for the Phillies (2-0 in the spring in 2020). He struck out the side in his lone frame of work at Spectrum Field.
Warren entered in the ninth inning with the game tied 7-7. He was able to nab the victory as Philadelphia plated the winning run in the bottom of the inning.
He pitched for the Volunteers between 2015-17 and compiled a 9-10 career record in three seasons on Rocky Top.
Warren was drafted in the 14th round of the MLB Amateur Draft by the Phillies.
The career minor leaguer was a non-roster invitee to the Phillies camp this season. The left hander has played in the Phillies organization for Clearwater (Florida State League), Lakewood (South Atlantic League) and Williamsport (NY-Penn League).