Tanaka sharp in first outing but Yanks lose to Phillies 6-5
Posted March 06, 2016 6:00 am
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Masahiro Tanaka tossed two scoreless innings in his first spring appearance but the New York Yankees lost 6-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Tanaka looked fine after having a procedure in October to remove a bone spur from his pitching elbow. The right-hander allowed two hits, walked one and struck out two.
The Yankees' ace was 25-12 with a 3.16 ERA during his first two years in pinstripes. Both seasons were shortened by injuries.
Andrew Knapp hit a three-run homer in a six-run sixth for the Phillies. Austin Romine had two doubles and three RBIs for the Yankees.
Charlie Morton allowed one run and one hit in 2 1-3 innings in his first start for Philadelphia since being acquired from Pittsburgh.
New York Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka throws during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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New York Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka throws during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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New York Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka throws during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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New York Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka throws during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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