Moose and Matsui Give Yanks Their First Win of Spring Training

Finally, the Yankees won a game.

However, the win was only marginal, 3-2. The game began with concerns over Matsui's nagging injuries that he has endured lately, but he was the Yankees best hitter, as he put up a solid 3-3, and was the primary force at the plate. Andy Phillips also had an RBI double, with Posada and Escalona contributing an RBI each. From the mound, Mussina was solid enough, allowing one run on four hits in 2.2 innings of work. Nineteen year old prospect Phil Hughes also pitched well, allowing one run in 1.1 innings of work. He was credited with the win.

Here are some other Yankee notes from today:

1) Mariano Rivera will make his first appearance on Tuesday, not Monday.

2) Sheffield was originally going to play in this game, but he tweaked his hamstring on the way to Knology Park. Sheffield said it's nothing serious, but he is now listed as day to day.

3) X-rays on Bubba Crosby's finger were negative: he is also listed as day to day.

4) Sturtze threw his first batting practice session today. Torre would like for Sturtze to throw another one before getting into a game.

5) Chien-Ming Wang will make his first start of the spring tomorrow at Legends Field. The game will start at 1:15 P.M. EST, with the Dustin McGowan tossing for the Jays. The Yankees are now 1-3, and Toronto is 0-4.