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Nova Gets Shelled in 2nd Spring Start: Should the Yankees Be Concerned?

starter Ivan Nova was rocked today for five runs in the Yankees' 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays. He threw 2 2/3 innings while allowing six hits in the contest. Nova also walked one and served up a two-run homer to Toronto catcher J.P. Arencibia.

After taking the loss in Thursday's game, Nova now sits at 0-1 this spring. In 4 2/3 innings, he has posted an unimpressive 11.57 ERA (six earned runs) and allowed seven hits. Opposing batters are hitting at a .304 clip against him.

Sure, it's still early on in Spring Training, but should the Yankees be concerned with Nova's early struggles?

Manager Joe Girardi attributes the early struggles to a lack of command, saying:

"I thought he got in bad counts. ...

Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - New York Yankees


Post Published: 08 March 2012
Author: Ken DeJohn
Found in section: NY Yankees

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