Montgomery shows his stuff over 6 strong IP

Montgomery fans Escobar FORT MYERS, Fla. -- If there was ever a doubt, Jordan Montgomery erased it on Thursday afternoon, turning in a strong performance in the Yankees' 2-1 victory over the Twins.

"He looked much more comfortable out there," manager Aaron Boone said of Montgomery, who will start the Yanks' April 2 home opener vs. the Rays. "He was pitch-efficient."

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Montgomery needed only 70 pitches in six innings. He walked one, struck out two and allowed just one run.

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