Here are some nuggets from Yankees’ spring training on Thursday:
Fine Ol’ Chap’
First-base prospect Andres Chaparro flashed his booming power when he drilled a grand slam in the top of the ninth.
No-no? Not today
Wandy Peralta brought his A-game on Thursday as the Yankees came up short of a combined no-hitter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostThe Yankees carried a combined no-hitter into the ninth inning before non-roster reliever Matt Bowman gave up a pair of hits — including a home run, and two walks.
Caught my eye
Wandy Peralta looked like he was in midseason form, striking out the side on 14 pitches in the second inning. He also worked incredibly fast, using the pitch clock to his advantage as he wasted no time starting his delivery after getting the ball back from the catcher.
“It’s right up his alley,” Aaron Boone said. “Just gives him something else to mess with.”
Friday’s schedule
Gerrit Cole is scheduled to make his first start in Grapefruit League play when the Yankees host the split-squad Tigers at 6:35 p.m. at Steinbrenner Field.
