Items to watch for Sunday’s Yankees’ Grapefruit League game:
Potito’s dream
Potential starting pitcher Cody Poteet was solid again in the Yankees’ 7-2 loss to the Tigers at Steinbrenner Field, pitching two innings and striking out three on 32 pitches. He hit two singles.
rough
Ron Marinacio had a tough battle competing for a spot in the bullpen. He walked three batters, allowed two hits, gave up four runs, and recorded just two outs.
It caught my eye
Shortstop Jeter Downs, much like his namesake, dug deep into the hole, backhanded a grounder, and hit a powerful throw to first base that nailed former Yankee Gio Urshela.
“Awesome,” Aaron Boone said. “That was stand-up that got a lot of attention.” [play]. That was impressive. ”
Monday schedule
Clark Schmidt will start Game 1 of a two-game road trip to Florida’s East Coast, pitching against the Marlins at 6:35 p.m. in Jupiter.
