Observations from Yankees spring training Friday:
Back in blank
David Bednar and Tim Hill made their returns from Team USA following the World Baseball Classic, each tossing a scoreless inning of relief.
Tech support
The scoreboard at Steinbrenner Field was not working through the first four innings, forcing public address announcer Paul Olden to give the count every few pitches.
It finally turned on in the fifth inning.
Caught my eye
Giancarlo Stanton played five innings in right field Friday, his first game action in the outfield this spring, and it was indicative of how well he is doing physically this camp.
While he likely won’t play much outfield during the regular season, the Yankees want to keep it in play in case they need to use someone else in the DH spot from time to time.
Saturday’s schedule
Cam Schlittler makes his final tuneup as the Yankees visit the Tigers for a 1:05 p.m. game at Joker Marchant Stadium.