Non-roster invitee Kevin Smith has a big day at the plate for Yankees

Noteworthy items during the Yankees’ Grapefruit League action on Sunday:

Kevin sent

Non-roster infielder Kevin Smith, vying for a bench job as a backup shortstop, went 3-for-3 with a three-run triple, though he also committed a fielding error in the first inning of the Yankees’ 12-6 loss to the Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla.

Worst first

By the time that first inning mercifully ended, the Red Sox led the Yankees 9-0. The final damage included two Yankees errors and three Red Sox home runs.

Caught my eye

Oswaldo Cabrera has played all around the field this spring but showed off his defensive chops at third base Sunday with a few nice plays. On one, he charged a dribbler and bare-handed it to throw out C.J. Cron at first. He later made a diving stop on another grounder, though his throw to first was just late with Ceddanne Rafaela racing down the line.

Monday’s schedule

Carlos Rodon is scheduled to make his fourth start of the spring when the Yankees host the Phillies at 1:05 p.m.