The Yankees play in game two of their four game set with the Blue Jays tonight from the Bronx. After winning the opener last night, Ivan Nova takes the ball in his fourth start of the season. Josh Johnson, who was originally scheduled to start for the Jays, has been scratched with tightness in his triceps. Former Yankee Aaron Laffey will get the start instead. Kevin Youkilis will sit out again with a tight back – the Yankees will make a decision tomorrow on whether or not to place him on the disabled list.
* Aaron Laffey has a career line of 12.1 IP, 12H, 14R, 13ER, 2HR, 12BB, 8K and a 9.49 ERA at the new Yankee Stadium.
* Ivan Nova has not pitched past the fifth inning this year.
Toronto Blue Jays (9-14)
Rajai Davis DH
Colby Rasmus CF
Jose Bautista RF
Edwin Encarnacion 1B
Melky Cabrera LF
J.P. Arencibia C
Brett Lawrie 3B
Maicer Izturis 2B
Munenori Kawasaki SS
LHP Aaron Laffey (0-0, 7.20 ERA) tonight will be first start of the season.
New York Yankees (12-9)
Brett Gardner CF
Jayson Nix 2B
Robinson Cano 2B
Vernon Wells LF
Francisco Cervelli C
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Eduardo Nunez SS
Lyle Overbay 1B
Ben Francisco DH
RHP Ivan Nova (1-1, 6.14 ERA) 5 IP, 7H, 4ER, 4BB, 5K vs. TOR on 4/21
Game Time: 7:05 pm EST – Yankee Stadium – Bronx, NY
TV: YES Network, MLB Network
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280
Game Time Weather: Clear, 60°F
