boxing out

Talking box scores here, not rebounding technique: Mitch Moreland is having a very good spring. The former Mississippi State standout, who has competition at first base and DH in Texas, went 2-for-3 with a home run (his third) on Sunday and is batting .361. … Also playing well for the Rangers is Starkville native Julio Borbon, batting .289 after a 2-for-3 on Sunday. He’s in the outfield picture. … MSU alum Tyler Moore blasted a pair of homers for Washington and is batting .261 this spring. He should break camp with the big club. … Ex-Ole Miss star Alex Presley, vying for a spot in the Pittsburgh outfield, is hitting .306; he had another hit on Sunday. … The Atlanta bullpen is overrun with strong arms, but Delta State alumnus Dusty Hughes has made a mark this spring, posting four holds and a 1.29 ERA. … Though he didn’t play Sunday, former UM standout Chris Coghlan is faring well for Miami (.318, three runs, four RBIs) as he attempts to reclaim a big league job in the Marlins outfield. … On the not-so-hot chart: Ex-Rebel Lance Lynn (now 1-3, 7.50 after a rough start Sunday) with St. Louis, Taylorsville’s Billy Hamilton (.136) with Cincinnati and Ole Miss product Phillip Irwin (6.97 ERA) with Pittsburgh. P.S. Former Nettleton High star Bill Hall, trying to make the Los Angeles Angels’ roster as a non-roster invitee, hasn’t played since late February because of a thigh injury.