J.T. Realmuto returned to the Marlins lineup today, and instantly the team felt more credible. Not only because of his veteran bat, but for his defensive presence behind the plate. Also, Jarlin García would take the mound after his six no-hit innings in his stellar first start.
Together, they would lead the Marlins to a decisive 9-1 drubbing of the Yankees, and a split of the two game set in the Bronx.
The Marlins jumped on Masahiro Tanaka in the first inning, thanks to a single to left field by Starlin Castro to score Derek Dietrich for their first run.