First pitch: Astros’ Carter makes left field debut vs. Yankees
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Chris Carter is scheduled to make his starting left field debut Thursday against a split-squad Yankees club. The Astros host New York at 12:05 p.m. in a Grapefruit League game at Osceola County Stadium. Carter’s primarily a first baseman. He’s recently put in extra outfield work, training with coaches Dave Clark and Vince Coleman. Carter’s focused on improving his footwork, fielding ground balls and reading the ball after it comes off the bat. “It feels good so far,” Carter said. “But shagging balls in (batting practice) is different from a game.” When it was pointed out Carter was debuting against the storied Yankees, the 26-year-old smiled. “Fun [...]
