MIAMI (AP) — Derek Jeter and Nick Swisher each had two hits, Robinson Cano drove in two runs and the New York Yankees beat Miami 10-8 on Sunday in the first exhibition between major league clubs at Marlins Park.
CC Sabathia tuned up for Friday’s opening day start at Tampa Bay, allowing four hits and three runs in four innings. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera gave up a run in his inning of work, the first time he allowed a spring training earned run since April 15, 2008.
Giancarlo Stanton had two hits and two RBIs and Gaby Sanchez homered for the Marlins, who host the Yankees again Monday in the final dress rehearsal for their new $515 million park before Wednesday’s season-opener against St. Louis.
Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco gave up eight hits and seven earned runs in 5 2-3 innings.
