BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Ryan Does Better in Second Start

The Texas Rangers’ Nolan Ryan gave up three hits, struck out one and walked three in 4 2/3 innings against the Boston Red Sox.

“This was better than the last time,” said Ryan, 45, after his second start of the spring. “I did throw some quality innings. I had about 70 pitches and 34 of them were in that last inning.

“I feel good, and that’s the number one goal,” Ryan said. “I was disappointed I didn’t finish better.”