Observations from Yankees spring training on Thursday.
Having a blast
Jazz Chisholm Jr., Paul Goldschmidt and Spencer Jones all crushed home runs in a 7-3 win over the Braves — Chisholm’s first of the spring and the second each for Goldschmidt and Jones.
Downer for Doval
Camilo Doval made his spring debut and gave up a home run to ex-Yankees minor leaguer Ben Gamel in an inning of work. But he rebounded by striking out a pair to strand a runner on third.
Caught my eye
Goldschmidt’s homer came off the bat at 102.4 mph, but his single in the bottom of the first inning (against former Yankee Carlos Carrasco) was smoked at 108 mph.
Results can be deceiving in spring, especially for veterans, but quality of contact is a better measuring stick and in that regard, Goldschmidt has consistently been hitting the ball hard during the first week of games.
Friday’s schedule
Luis Gil makes his second start of the spring when the Yankees travel to face the Twins in Fort Myers, Fla.
