The modern-day New York Yankees are known for their slugging ability, but in their victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon, small ball lead them to a positive result.
While centerfielder Aaron Hicks started off the game with a home run to left field, the Yankees settled in and began hitting for contact. A total of 14 hits resulted in six runs, with the Phillies scoring just one and recording four hits on the afternoon. The Yankees looked good all around, ranging from their hitting to their pitching, with ace Gerrit Cole taking the mound for his second appearance of spring training.