Sale makes spring debut for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale gave himself mixed reviews after his first spring training performance, an outing that ended a little earlier than originally planned.

Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in December, the dominant lefty gave up two runs, one of them earned, in two innings Monday against Houston.

"Happy? I don't know," he said. "I got some good work in. I'm not a fan of sitting here and saying spring training doesn't matter. You still want to get results."

Boston manager John Farrell had Sale set to go three innings. But after 37 pitches in two innings, Farrell decided the debut was over.

"I understand why, I mean I racked up a pretty good amount of pitches," Sale said.

Red Sox 5, Astros 5, tie

Hanley Ramirez went 1 for 3 as Boston's designated hitter. His right shoulder injury has cleared to the point where he's in the early stages of a throwing program, but there is no word on when can play first base.

Mets 8, Marlins 2

Mets lefty Steven Matz pitched two scoreless innings in his first game since having elbow surgery in October. Travis d'Arnaud and former UConn star L.J. Mazzilli, son of former Mets star Lee Mazzilli, homered for New York.

Pirates 13, Yankees 1

New York starter Bryan Mitchell was ineffective, allowing four earned runs in 2 1/3 innings.

He is competing for a spot in the rotation.