Rutckyj Drops First Start

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Windsor, Ontario native Evan Rutckyj dropped his first start for the Gulf Coast League Yankees despite now giving up an earned run Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays squad 3-2.  Rutckyj went 4 2/3 innings allowing two runs, both unearned on four hits while walking two and striking out five.  “I was throwing all my pitches for strikes,: said Rutckyj, “I was throwing the ball well.”  The 16th round pick in the 2010 draft had previously pitched one inning for the GCL Yankees in 2010. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS)