New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang threw 70 of 91 pitches for strikes over seven innings in an extended spring training game on Thursday.

Wang, who is 0-3 with a 34.50 ERA, was sent to the Yankees minor league complex to work on pitching consistency. He allowed five runs ? four earned ? nine hits and struck out 11 against Philadelphia Phillies minor leaguers.

The right-hander has not been told if he will make his next start in the majors or the minors. Wang is flying to Boston on Friday to rejoin the Yankees for a weekend series with the Red Sox,

?Good day, Wang said. ?Sinker down more, but sometimes got higher and the ball didnt sink.

The reviews were generally positive, however, hes still getting the ball up. Its become clear this season that a Wang sinker that doesnt sink is a very hittable ball. He needs to get back to making those a very small percentage of his pitches.

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