Second baseman Matt Antonelli was off to a fast start this spring, giving the Padres hopes that the 2006 first-round draft pick can reverse a two-year batting slump.

Antonelli, 24, had eight hits in his first 17 Cactus League at-bats, collecting two doubles and two RBIs.

"It's good to see him getting hits," Padres manager Bud Black said. "He's had a couple really tough years. He's really eager, in a rush to get to the level we think he can get to."

The 17th overall pick in the 2006 draft, Antonelli was once among the Padres' hottest prospects. He raced through the three lowest levels of the San Diego farm system in less than two full seasons of pro ball.

Then he hit the wall at Class AAA Portland in 2008.

Grady Sizemore looks ready to pick up the slack while Russell Branyan is sidelined with a back injury. Sizemore hit a grand slam in a nine-run fourth inning and the Cleveland Indians beat a San Diego Padres split-squad 10-5 on Wednesday to remain unbeaten this spring. Sizemore is coming back from left elbow and abdominal surgery in September.

Willie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69. "He was beloved by generations of Dodger fans and remains one of the most talented players ever to wear the Dodger uniform.

Hideki Matsui finally got the chance to play for the Los Angeles Angels. Matsui made his spring debut on Tuesday, getting a single in two trips to the plate during a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres. The designated hitter struck out against Chris Young in the first and grounded Radhames Liz's 3-1 pitch up the middle for a hit in the fourth.