After a stellar 2021 season, all eyes were on Ranger Suarez as he took the bump on Monday night. After limited work in the spring, Suarez would have his pitch count limited to “around 60” according to Joe Girardi.
Brandon Nimmo began the evening by lacing a single on the second pitch of the game.
Starling Marte then ripped a ground ball back to Ranger, which bounced off his glove towards Alec Bohm. The third basemen then fired the ball down the right field line, putting both runners in scoring position with no outs.
Bohm was then tested on back-to-back plays at the hot corner, making them both.