MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Rizzo homered in his second consecutive game since joining the Yankees, leading New York over Miami 4-2 Saturday on a night Marlins manager Don Mattingly missed the game after testing positive for COVID-19.
Obtained from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, Rizzo drove a sinker from reliever Steven Otker near the right field upper deck in the seventh for his 16th homer.
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“It’s a long way to go, but winning two games definitely helps,” Rizzo said. “To come to New York and join this team that’s had a lot of success in years past, it’s amazing and it’s a good feeling.