The last time Alex Rodriguez set foot in Yankee Stadium against the Tigers, he was benched in favor of Eric Chavez. Now, he returns nearly a year later – back at third base.
It seems as if it’s now or never for the Yankees, who are just one game above .500 coming into tonight’s game. Ivan Nova looks to continue his recent success, facing off against New Jersey native Rick Porcello. Check out our full game preview here.
Detroit Tigers (68-45)
Austin Jackson CF
Torii Hunter RF
Miguel Cabrera 3B
Prince Fielder 1B
Victor Martinez DH
Andy Dirks LF
Brayan Pena C
Hernan Perez 2B
Jose Iglesias SS
RHP Rick Porcello (8-6, 4.28 ERA)
New York Yankees (57-56)
Brett Gardner CF
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Robinson Cano 2B
Alfonso Soriano DH
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Curtis Granderson LF
Lyle Overbay 1B
Eduardo Nunez SS
Chris Stewart C
RHP Ivan Nova (5-4, 3.08 ERA)
Game Time: 7:05 pm ET – Yankee Stadium – Bronx, NY
TV: YES, MLB Network
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280
Weather: Scattered T-storms, 60% chance of rain, 85°F
