New York Yankees 8 — Atlanta Braves 3
Michael Pineda started today’s 8-3 win over the Atlanta Braves and the offense helped him through the control issues he dealt with. Through 2.2 innings of work, Pineda walked 3 and allowed 4 hits but only gave up 1 run. Atlanta Braves starting pitcher, Jair Jurrjens, did not have the same kind of offensive support for his control issues. Jurrjens went 2.1 innings and walked 6 and allowed 5 hits that translated into 3 runs.
The Yankees offense took advantage of the early control issues with 3 runs in the 1st 2 innings of the game. The minor league players getting work with the Yankees this Spring Training produced 4 runs in the last 2 innings, notably prospect catcher Gary Sanchez with a run-scoring single in the 8th.
Win – Michael Pineda (1-0)
Loss – Jair Jurrjens (0-1)
Notable
Yankees
*Alex Rodriguez – 1 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI (4)
*Jose Gil & Gary Sanchez – 2 for 2, RBI (2)(1) each
Braves
*Martin Prado – 1 for 1, RBI (1)
*Joe Terdoslavich – 1 for 1, RBI (2)
Ryan Nakada
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