Yankees’ ABS era starts with Austin Wells losing a challenge in spring opener

Observations from Yankees’ spring training on Friday:

Touch base

Jazz Chisholm Jr. was on base twice in the 2-0 loss to the Orioles, roping a single off tough lefty Trevor Rogers and later drawing a walk.

Doesn’t compute

Austin Wells challenged a pitch in the fourth inning, trying to get a ball turned into a strike for his pitcher, Jake Bird.

Austin Wells is pictured during the Yankees’ spring training session Feb. 15. Charles Wenzelberg

But the ABS system showed Bird’s curveball was, in fact, well below the zone, as the Yankees lost a challenge.

Caught my eye

Center fielder Kenedy Corona provided the web gem of the day, diving into the gap to make a grab and rob Pete Alonso of extra bases.

The non-roster invitee won a minor league Gold Glove in 2023.

Tomorrow’s schedule

Top pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange will start the Yankees’ Grapefruit League home opener against the Tigers, with Aaron Judge among the regulars expected to be in the lineup.