Heaney was hit hard in a Cactus League outing against the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing six runs on seven hits in 3.1 innings. That's two straight clunkers this spring for Heaney, who has now allowed nine runs in 9.1 innings as he competes for a spot in the rotation. It's worth noting that Nick Tropeano pitched the backfield game Thursday, which could be an indication that Heaney will get the nod over the 24-her-old to begin the season. Despite the rough outing, manager Mike Scioscia told MLB.com that he liked the way Heaney pitched after the second inning, when he allowed five runs. It's worth noting that Nick Tropeano pitched the backfield game Thursday, which could be an indication that Heaney will get the nod over the 24-year-old to begin the season.