Nicasio went five innings in the no-decision, striking out five and walking one.

WSJ: Wells, Boesch lift Yankees to 3-2 win over Rockies

New York right-hander Dillon Gee (0-2) was scheduled to pitch against Rockies right-hander Juan Nicasio (1-0) in the first game.

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Like Phelps, Nicasio settled into a groove after encountering early trouble.

WSJ: Wells, Boesch lift Yankees to 3-2 win over Rockies

The only early offense was a pair of two-run homers, one by Wells on a 94 mph fastball from Juan Nicasio in the first and the other a drive by Helton in the second.

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The only early offense was a pair of two-run homers, one by Wells on a 94 mph fastball from Juan Nicasio in the first and the other a drive off the bat of Helton in the second.

WSJ: Wells, Boesch lift Yankees to 3-2 win over Rockies

The Rockies started right-hander Juan Nicasio.

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