Ivan Nova gave up 3 earned runs (8 hits) in 4 innings of work today as the Yankees beat the Astros in a very competetive contest, 9-6. Throughout his first two innings this afternoon, Nova couldn't buy an out, giving up all 3 runs and 6 of those 8 hits, but in his last couple frames he seemed to turn things around, making his overall outing, as it says in the title, somewhat solid.
After #47 left this one, left-handed pitching prospect Manny Banuelos came in for his spring debut, giving up a double, a walk, and a home run to the first three guys he faced. After that disaster, he did get the next two batters (the last two batters) he faced out, but still, the damage had been done. He had been terrible.
Anyway, the Yankees, as you can see by that score, did still end up winning this game thanks to a nice offensive day, which included an RBI Double from Mason Williams, a two-run home run from Kelly Johnson, and an RBI Single from Brett Gardner. So yea, the pitching this afternoon was overall bad, but the offense was still pretty good. I guess that evens things out.
What's the easiest pitch to hit, provided that it isn't thrown at a speed well above average?
ReplyDeleteFastball.
What pitch did Banuelos mainly throw?
Fastball.
I rest my case.
BTW, this was his first time out since before TJS, and he was hitting 92-94 according to one scout. That's a pretty darn good sign for him, and his ability to bounce back... at least physically.
DeleteAgreed, he did not throw a single changeup, by design. The changeup is his best pitch. Not worried.
DeleteYANGERVS SOLARTE....this one really threw Goggles spell check off track.
ReplyDeleteAnother hit today for the Yanger ! This was a winter pick up, right ?...I missed this one.
Was he from the Texas Rangers organization ?
Good things are happening this spring. Remember last spring ? How could you not.
He is a career minor leaguer from the Texas rangers organization most recently.
DeleteMANNY BANUELOS....have to walk, before you can run. Very happy for him.
ReplyDeleteSo, he got slapped around. He'll get over it. Always liked this guy.
His time will come. Much like Francisco Cervelli's time is now.
Swiped these words from LOHUD tonight :
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" After the triumphant return of Michael Pineda last night, the Banuelos spring debut was surely a let down. Except, you couldn’t find anyone in the Yankees clubhouse to put it that way.
“It was awesome,” Banuelos said. “I just got the great feelings and all. I almost forgot that. Now I’m just happy.”
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Good for him. Next time will be better !
Fat Boy Slim....tough week for you.
ReplyDeleteYou outed Twasp, as your father.
You hammered, and may have driven off commenter...Jeff.
You're mother may be dead ?....Again, she should be sainted, for allowing Twasp to pass his seed.
I compared you to...Ballpark.....I apologize, for comparing you to a skunk.
Can't run me off that easily. None of what was said was true. Just took a trip down to Phoenix to watch a few ball games. I might have to apologize about Bonifacio though. Saw the Cubs and Reds today and he looked pretty good.
ReplyDeleteGood man Jeff...
DeleteWhat pray tell, did you find out watching the game, and what about Bonifacio?
What I found out about this game is that Bonifacio plays a pretty good shortstop and has a ton of hustle.(legged out a triple today) Also, really wish we would have signed Schuerholz last offseason instead of Ichiro.
DeleteWe are greatful your still around Jeff.
DeleteTrue, but last year the law was; "No more money, for anyone"!
DeleteTimes, they sure have changed...this time for the better...I hope!
The great iTarsier is my mom.....alive and washing my Italian wife beater t shirts at this very moment.
ReplyDeleteFat boy, I think it is over with, your use of other names and pix's is getting old! Get your name back and get over here, the year has begun! You said you would show up when the team took shape, it is doing that now...put your two cents in as we are doing everyday.
DeleteThat Fat Boy cr-p is real, real old. Get your Ass back here and join the others, commenting about their team...The Yankees!
IRISH CANDLES...at $ 1.00 each, at Saint Francis Church....actually work !
ReplyDeleteThe great Jeff, has resurfaced unscathed. Welcome back !
iTarsier lives ! I actually thought Slim's mother was a Honduran. Fat Boy, could be mixed up.
ROCKET REED...have not talked with you recently.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to work now, will put some words up after 10:30 PM.
I saw Twasp over at Ballpark's batting cages, with a short fat kid.
Stay out of trouble.
We have a young guy that posts and comments, he knows what he is writing about, and does a good job of it...Brian!
DeleteEvery site like this needs, enlightened discourse not, argumentative discourse...!
I apologize Daniel...
It is not my place to set a boundaries on your site, I will not do so again! Just had to clear the air. I like fans that give and take like most everyone on the site has been doing!
If everyone would agree with everything I write, this would be a nice place to visit...NOT! LOL
no worries good sir, no worries.
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