Yankees Spring Training Game 27: Ibanez Hot Despite Loss

Yankees Spring Training Game 27: Ibanez Hot Despite Loss

Ryan Nakada··3 min read

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Baltimore Orioles 4 -- New York Yankees 3

Despite struggling most of the spring, Raul Ibanez drove in two runs, one on a solo home run in the 2nd inning, in tonight's 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

David Phelps started tonight's game and scattered 7 hits through 5 innings and gave up 3 runs (2 earned). Mariano Rivera pitched a scoreless inning again as he always appears ready for the regular season to start. D.J. Mitchell pitched 2.1 innings and eventually gave up the game-winning run in the 9th inning.

Win - Pedro Strop (1-1)

Loss - D.J. Mitchell (2-1)

Save - Pat Neshek (1)

Notable

Orioles

*Mark Reynolds - 1 for 4, R, 2B, 2 RBI (5)

*Robert Andino - 1 for 3, RBI (7)

Yankees

*Raul Ibanez - 2 for 3, R, Solo Home Run (2) in the 2nd, 2 RBI (6)

*Eduardo Nunez - 1 for 3, R

Ryan Nakada

@adakannayr