| New York Yankees | 7 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 7 |
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| 2022 Topps #582 |
Thursday Afternoon, February 27
BayCare Ballpark - Clearwater, FL
Record - 2-2-1
One Sentence Summary: Zack Wheeler looked solid in his first spring start, and Kyle Schwarber made his Phillies debut at first base as the team played to a 7-7 tie against the Yankees in Clearwater.
What It Means: Schwarber played 10 games at first base in 2021 for the Red Sox, and his only other action at the position came in one game for the Cubs in 2017. The added versatility can't hurt, and if Schwarber is serviceable at first, that gives Bryce Harper the opportunity to DH in some games.
What Happened: Wheeler allowed a hit and struck out four in his two shutout innings. Jose Alvarado and Jordan Romano both looked great out of the bullpen, each striking out a pair in their innings of work. The Phillies held a 6-3 tie heading to the eighth, but the Yankees scored four times off reliever Max Lazar. In the bottom of the ninth, Oscar Mercado was hit by a pitch with two outs, stole second and eventually scored after Yankees' pitcher Cade Austin issued three straight walks.
What It Means: Schwarber played 10 games at first base in 2021 for the Red Sox, and his only other action at the position came in one game for the Cubs in 2017. The added versatility can't hurt, and if Schwarber is serviceable at first, that gives Bryce Harper the opportunity to DH in some games.
What Happened: Wheeler allowed a hit and struck out four in his two shutout innings. Jose Alvarado and Jordan Romano both looked great out of the bullpen, each striking out a pair in their innings of work. The Phillies held a 6-3 tie heading to the eighth, but the Yankees scored four times off reliever Max Lazar. In the bottom of the ninth, Oscar Mercado was hit by a pitch with two outs, stole second and eventually scored after Yankees' pitcher Cade Austin issued three straight walks.
Johan Rojas and Rafael Lantigua both homered for the Phillies, while Edmundo Sosa and Christian Arroyo both had multi-hit afternoons.
Featured Card: Wheeler or Schwarber would be good picks here, but I suspect they'll get plenty of Featured Card time during the regular season. Arroyo could be a dark horse candidate to make the opening day roster, and so far this spring the infielder is 4 for 8 with a home run and three RBIs.
Featured Card: Wheeler or Schwarber would be good picks here, but I suspect they'll get plenty of Featured Card time during the regular season. Arroyo could be a dark horse candidate to make the opening day roster, and so far this spring the infielder is 4 for 8 with a home run and three RBIs.
Camp Head Count: 66
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