Observations from Yankees spring training Sunday:
Finishing strong
Ryan McMahon had little to show for his narrowed batting stance for much of the spring, but he finished strong, recording a hit in four straight games to finish camp, including two Sunday.
Ryan McMahon connects on a hit during the Yankees’ spring training game March 22. Imagn Images
Cami-lo point
In his first game back from the WBC, Camilo Doval had a shaky inning — hitting a batter, giving up a double and walking another to load the bases. But he got out of it unscathed with a strikeout and a double play.
Caught my eye
In the Grapefruit League finale, Ben Rice got his first (and only) inning of the spring as a catcher.
After starting at first base, he moved behind the plate in the sixth inning to catch David Bednar and Fernando Cruz.
Rice did catch bullpen sessions and live batting practices throughout the spring, but he is not expected to catch much, if at all, in the early going, though he could mix in some more as the season goes along.
Monday’s schedule
The Yankees face the Cubs in an exhibition in Mesa, Ariz., with spring standout Carlos Lagrange making one last start before heading to the minors.
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