Yanks Beat Tigers, But Lose Nightcap to Tampa

The Yankees played two split squad games today, defeating the Detroit Tigers 6-2 this afternoon in Tampa, but then lost the nightcap to Tampa, also by the score of 6-2.



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WP: CC Sabathia (1-1)
LP: R. Porcello (1-1)

CC Sabathia started for the Yankees in Tampa and had his best performance of the spring. In 5.1 innings he allowed two runs on four hits, walked two, and struck out eight. He threw 77 pitches, 47 of them for strikes.

?I really liked what CC did today,? Girardi said. ?His last two starts he has been extremely efficient, and he had command all day today. Outstanding changeup. Very good breaking ball. Pace was great. It?s pretty much what CC is.? (Source: Chad Jennings)

Mariano Rivera also pitched today, and had an easy 10-pitch, 1-2-3 inning.

Alex Rodriguez had two hits including his first home run of the spring. The homer was a solo shot off Rick Porcello in the third that cleared the scoreboard.

Derek Jeter had a hit with two RBI in three at-bats. His two-run single in the second gave the Yankees the lead for good.

Jon Weber and Greg Golson each chipped in with two hits apiece. Weber is now hitting .588 this spring.


ABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVGJeter, SS3012111.276 Nunez, L, 2B10100001.000Johnson, N, DH2000102.350 a-Weber, J, PH-DH2121000.588Teixeira, 1B3000003.292 Winfree, LF2000013.267Rodriguez, A, 3B3121010.273 Rivera, Mi, C1000012.077Cano, 2B3110000.393 Pilittere, 1B2010012.222Thames, LF3000022.120 Russo, SS0001000.353Hoffmann, CF1100300.136Cervelli, C3100024.467 Vazquez, Jo, 3B1000003.125Golson, RF4120011.294Totals34610551023

a-Doubled for Johnson, N in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Weber, J (3, Satterwhite).
HR: Rodriguez, A (1, 3rd inning off Porcello, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Jeter; Nunez, L; Weber, J 3; Rodriguez, A 5; Cano; Pilittere; Golson 2.
RBI: Jeter 2 (5), Rodriguez, A (4), Russo (2), Weber, J (5).
2-out RBI: Jeter 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Johnson, N; Teixeira 2; Vazquez, Jo 2; Pilittere.
SF: Russo.
Team RISP: 3-for-14.
Team LOB: 11.

BASERUNNING
SB: Hoffmann (1, 2nd base off Oliver/Laird).

FIELDING
E: Golson (2, throw).
DP: (Russo-Nunez, L-Pilittere).

IPHRERBBSOHRERASabathia (W, 1-1)5.14222806.43Albaladejo (H, 1)0.210001033.75Rivera, Ma (H, 2)1.00000100.00Ring (H, 3)1.00001100.00Pope1.00000100.00

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WP: M. Ekstrom (2-0)
LP: C. Gaudin (0-3)
Like Sabathia in the early game, Sergio Mitre pitched very well, striking out 7 Rays in 5 innings. He allowed two runs on two hits, and walked just one. With the race for the final few spots on the staff heating up, Mitre could be making his case, at least when you listen to Girardi it sure sounds like he is.

?I think Serge could do anything we ask him,? Girardi said. ?Last year I think it would have been harder just because, a guy coming off surgery, it?s hard to go back-to-back days. You don?t want to rush him. But I think he?s more equipped to do that this year.? (Source: Chad Jennings)

It wasn't as good of a day for Chad Gaudin, who may have completely knocked himself out of contention for a roster spot. He got knocked around for four runs--three earned--on seven hits and three walks in just 2.1 innings pitched.

On the offensive side of the ball, Curtis Granderson had a perfect day, going 2-for-2. Juan Miranda went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI. Jesus Montero doubled in his only at-bat and is now hitting .375 this spring.


ABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVGGardner, CF4110000.241 Gonzalez, E, RF1000001.000Granderson, LF2020000.222 Curtis, LF1010000.545Swisher, DH3011012.320 a-Romine, Au, PH-DH1000000.182Posada, C4010022.375 Ibarra, SS0000000.000Winn, RF3000013.167 Gorecki, RF-CF1000000.083Miranda, 1B4121020.222Pena, R, 2B3000011.200 Pirela, 3B1000000.000Laird, 3B2000010.333 Corona, 3B-2B1000100.211Nunez, E, SS3000012.217 Montero, J, C1010000.375Totals352921911

a-Flied out for Swisher in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Montero, J (2, De Los Santos, R).
HR: Miranda (1, 4th inning off Niemann, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Gardner; Granderson 2; Curtis; Swisher; Posada; Miranda 5; Montero, J 2.
RBI: Swisher (6), Miranda (4).
2-out RBI: Swisher.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Winn 2; Nunez, E; Gonzalez, E.
Team RISP: 2-for-5.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
CS: Curtis (1, 2nd base by Ekstrom/Colina, A).

FIELDING
E: Pirela (1, fielding).
DP: (Nunez, E-Corona-Miranda).


IPHRERBBSOHRERAMitre5.02221703.21Gaudin (L, 0-3)2.17433108.68Sanit0.20000100.00

Tomorrow's Game

The Yankees head to Kissimmee to take on the Astros tomorrow afternoon at 1:05 p.m. Alfredo Aceves starts for the Yankees as he battles for that coveted fifth starter spot. Right-hander Brett Myers will start for the Astros.

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