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Ben Hess flashes why he’s one of Yankees’ top pitching prospects against Phillies stars

Ben Hess throws a pitch during the Yankees' March 1 spring game against the Phillies.

Observations from Yankees spring training Sunday:

Hess, sir!

Ben Hess, one of the top Yankees pitching prospects, tossed two scoreless innings of relief, including setting down Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm.

Ben Hess throws a pitch during the Yankees’ March 1 spring game against the Phillies. Getty Images

Crash test

Ben Rice gave Aaron Boone a scare when he went crashing into the short wall by the rolled-up tarp down the first base line trying to run down a pop-up.

Fortunately for the Yankees, Rice was no worse for wear.

Caught my eye

Anywhere the Yankees put George Lombard Jr. on the infield, he has delivered a highlight-reel play over the first 10 games this spring.

After doing so at shortstop and third base last week, the prospect played second base Sunday and made a strong play on a chopper past the mound, throwing on the run to first, where Rice provided a scoop for the out.

Monday’s schedule

The Yankees will have their first off-day of camp before returning to action Tuesday against Panama at Steinbrenner Field, with Max Fried and Giancarlo Stanton set to make their spring debuts.

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