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Sewage Leak Disrupts Yankees at Steinbrenner Field During Spring Training

Manager Aaron Boone expects overnight cleanup after parts of the clubhouse were affected.

Overview

  • A sewage leak affected areas of the Yankees' clubhouse at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.
  • USA TODAY reported two sewer lines broke outside the main entrance as a security guard redirected foot traffic around pooled water.
  • The team closed the downstairs level of its two-floor store, and player interviews were shifted outdoors because of a strong odor.
  • Manager Aaron Boone called the situation "not great" and said he hoped for an overnight cleanup before Sunday's game against the Mets.
  • Baseball activities continued, with New York beating Detroit 20-2 as Aaron Judge hit two two-run homers and Carlos Lagrange reached 100 mph in 2.2 innings.