With their win streak at five and the days ticking away on the calendar, the Yankees find themselves in Detroit to take on the Tigers – the team that stands between them and the second wild card spot currently occupied by Seattle. Brandon McCarthy will try to build upon his newfound success as a Yankee tonight, as he matches up with New Jersey native Rick Porcello.
Game time: 7:08 pm ET – Comerica Park – Detroit, MI
TV: MY9
Radio: WFAN 660/101.9 fm. WADO 1280
New York Yankees (68-61)
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Derek Jeter DH
Brian McCann C
Mark Teixeira 1B
Carlos Beltran RF
Martin Prado 2B
Stephen Drew SS
Chase Headley 3B
Ichiro Suzuki LF
RHP Brandon McCarthy (5-2, 1.90 ERA with NYY)
Detroit Tigers (70-59)
Ian Kinsler 2B
Torii Hunter RF
Miguel Cabrera 1B
Victor Martinez DH
J.D. Martinez LF
Nick Castellanos 3B
Alex Avila C
Eugenio Suarez SS
Rajai Davis CF
RHP Rick Porcello (14-8, 3,10 ERA)
