In the finale of Double-A Reading’s road series in Trenton on Sunday, Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda made a rehab appearance for the hosting Thunder.
The 26-year-old Dominican native, recovering from an elbow issue, looked strong in his initial frame, shutting down rising Phillies prospects J.P. Crawford, Nick William and
The second time around, though, the 2011 big league All-Star wasn’t as lucky. With a run already home in the 3rd inning, Williams, a key return from Texas in last month’s Cole Hamels trade, slammed a fastball to deep center field for a three-base hit.