The Yankees welcome in the newest members of the American League tonight – the Houston Astros – for a three-game series. Yanks catcher Austin Romine will get his fifth career start, his first since 2011 – he was called up when Francisco Cervelli broke his hand. Former Astro Andy Pettitte will get the start for the Yankees against 27-year-old Lucas Harrell, who will try to end the ‘Stros’ four-game losing streak. The Astros have an all-time record of 1-8 against the Yankees – their only win coming on a combined six-pitcher no-hitter back on June 11, 2003. Here are the lineups:
Houston Astros – manager: Bo Porter (7-18)
Jose Altuve 2B
Brandon Barnes RF
Brandon Laird 1B
Chris Carter LF
Carlos Pena DH
Ronny Cedeno SS
Carlos Corporan C
Matt Dominguez 3B
Robbie Grossman CF
RHP Lucas Harrell (2-2. 4.08 ERA)
New York Yankees (15-9)
Brett Gardner CF
Robinson Cano 2B
Vernon Wells LF
Travis Hafner DH
Brennan Boesch RF
Jayson Nix 3B
Lyle Overbay 1B
Eduardo Nunez SS
Austin Romine C
LHP Andy Pettitte (3-1, 2.22 ERA)
Game Time: 7:05 pm – Yankee Stadium – Bronx, NY
TV: YES Network
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280
Weather: Few showers early, cloudy, 55º – 30% chance of rain
