Philadelphia Phillies 9 — New York Yankees 13
The Yankees rallied to come back with 6 runs scored after the 6th inning in tonight’s 13-9 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Michael Pineda started tonight’s game and his shaky outing with possible injury concerns have probably had a tremendous impact on his chances of making the Opening Day roster. In what was considered an ‘important outing’ by Pineda, he went just 2.2 innings while giving up 6 runs on 7 hits with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts. He would later report soreness behind his right shoulder that led manager Joe Girardi to request that he get an MRI to determine if there is a cause for concern. Following the starting pitcher’s exit, only two relievers gave up runs as the Yankees offense rallied to overcome their starting pitcher’s difficulties.
The Yankees offense began their rally off of a familiar face, Jonathan Papelbon. The former Red Sox closer gave up 4 runs on 3 hits, 1 walk, and 2 strikeouts in the 3rd inning. A highlight of the rally that began off of Papelbon was Curtis Granderson’s 2-run home run to right field. Dewayne Wise produced the more notable offensive spark as he had a two home run game. His first home run came in the 7th inning to break a 7-7 tie. His other home run came as a two-run home run in the 8th inning, ensuring that the Yankees would complete their comeback and emerge victorious.
Win – Clay Rapada (1-0)
Loss – Lisalberto Bonilla (0-1)
Notable
Phillies
*Carlos Ruiz – 2 for 3, R, 2 2B, 3 RBI (9)
*Juan Pierre – 4 for 5, R, RBI (3)
Yankees
*Dewayne Wise – 2 for 3, 2 R, 2 HRs (2; Solo & 2-Run) in the 7th & 8th, 3 RBI (9)
*Curtis Granderson – 1 for 2, R, BB, 2-Run Home Run (2) in the 3rd, 2 RBI (6)
Ryan Nakada
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