Yankees Joey Gallo strikes out looks ST Pirates
The Yankees got off to a strong start but the offense went cold in their 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road in the Bombers’ first spring training game of the season.
Takeaways
– The Yankees got off to a hot start scoring two runs in the first inning. The inning started with newest Yankee Isiah Kiner-Falefa doubling to lead off. After Joey Gallo popped up to short, Gleyber Torres walked. Austin Wells singled up the middle to score Kiner-Falefa and after a wild pitch moved the runners up, Jose Peraza grounded out to score Torres from third base.
– Hayden Wesneski started the game for the Yankees and after pitching into and out of trouble in the first inning, was solid for the Bombers. He pitched three innings and struck out four. His only blemish was giving up a solo homer to Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker in the third.
– The Yankees bullpen and defense could not hold the small lead. Braden Bristo pitched into and out of trouble…