Mar 12, 2023; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (77) homers against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning during spring training at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees faced off against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon, and after going down 7–0 early on, the Bombers nearly snuck out a victory, eventually accepting defeat 9–8.
The Yanks tallied eight hits with 11 walks and 15 strikeouts. Star prospect Anthony Volpe stole the show with a number of highlights which will be referenced below.