The Yankees’ offense mustered only two hits and failed to support the pitching staff, which kept the Miami Marlins scoreless for nine innings, resulting in a final score of 0-0.
Here are the takeaways…
Clayton Beeter took the mound for New York and delivered a strong performance during his three innings of play. The 25-year-old pitcher struck out four batters, including two in the opening inning, and conceded only three hits and a walk. This outing marked a significant improvement from his previous spring appearance, where he allowed two earned runs in two innings, giving up two hits and two walks while striking out three.
Selected in the 2020 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers and later traded to New York in the Joey Gallo deal, Beeter has not yet made his debut in the major leagues. However, he has demonstrated strong performance as a starting pitcher in the minor leagues.
Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Volpe were the sole Yankees players to register a hit, with Volpe’s hit being a double. In the absence of Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, the top six batters in the lineup—anticipated starters or regulars—concluded the game with a combined 2-for-12 performance, along with a walk and six strikeouts.
In his inaugural spring appearance, Ian Hamilton delivered two scoreless innings, while Ron Marinaccio contributed a spotless inning in relief of Beeter. Both relievers are expected to play crucial roles in the Yankees’ bullpen for the upcoming season.
Volpe committed his initial error of the spring at shortstop, mishandling a ground ball in the fourth inning.
What comes next
The Yankees’ spring training agenda continues with a Friday night matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays at 6:35 p.m.
