Josh Johnson allowed only one run and three hits over seven innings, while Johnny Damon's error in left field proved to be the difference, as the Marlins defeated the Yankees 2-1 Saturday night to split the first two games of a three-game series in Miami.

Each team only recorded five hits, but the Marlins made theirs count. Dan Uggla hit a solo home run to center against starter A.J. Burnett in the second inning. Then in the sixth, walks allowed by Burnett set up a run scoring on Damon's misplay out in left. Jorge Cantu put the ball in play and Hanley Ramirez scored.

The Yankees were able to get a run back in the top of the seventh. Jorge Posada reached on a fielder's choice with two out. Robinson Cano followed with a single and then Nick Swisher drove home Posada with a single to right. Up until that inning, Johnson only allowed one hit.

Burnett pitched 6 1/3 innings, striking out eight, walking three and throwing 98 pitches. While he pitched well, Johnson was simply better.

CC Sabathia and Chris Volstad pitch in tomorrow's rubber game, set for a first pitch time of 5:05 p.m.

Recap records: Patrick: 19–10, Seamus: 15–13, Andrew: 4–7.

Andrew Fletcher blogs about the Yankees regularly at Scott Proctor's Arm.