Yankees Spring Training Game 8: Offense is Solid For Shaky Pineda

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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