The Yankees were completely overwhelmed by the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon, suffering an 11-1 loss in what can only be described as a spring training nightmare. Atlanta’s bats came alive early, and New York never recovered, struggling in every facet of the game.
Stroman’s Shaky Start Raises Questions
Marcus Stroman took the mound with hopes of building some momentum, but the Braves had other plans. He lasted just 2.2 innings, surrendering four earned runs, including back-to-back home runs by Matt Olson and Austin Riley. With Luis Gil sidelined due to shoulder discomfort, Stroman is going to be leaned on more heavily than the Yankees initially planned.