06/20: Johnson Stifles Yankees Bats, Marlins Win 2-1
Posted by: Andrew
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.
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.
