The first place Yankees begin a three game series tonight in Kansas City against the Royals. Kauffman Stadium hasn’t been too kind to the Yanks recently, as it’s the site of Mariano Rivera’s torn ACL just over a year ago, and Robinson Cano’s unpleasant experience during the Home Run Derby during the All-Star break last season. Phil Hughes takes to the mound to continue his good pitching; over his last four starts (28 IP), he has allowed six runs while striking out 30. Wade Davis will get the start for the Royals. Here are the lineups:
New York Yankees (20-13)
Brett Gardner CF
Robinson Cano 2B
Vernon Wells LF
Travis Hafner DH
Ichiro Suzuki  RF
Jayson Nix SS
Lyle Overbay 1B
Chris Nelson 3B
Chris Stewart C
RHP Phil Hughes (1-2, 3.60 ERA)
Kansas City Royals – managed by Ned Yost (18-13)
Alcides Escobar SS
Lorenzo Cain RF
Alex Gordon LF
Billy Butler DH
Eric Hosmer 1B
Salvador Perez C
Mike Moustakas 3B
Elliot Johnson 2B
Jarrod Dyson CF
RHP Wade Davis (2-2, 4.75 ERA)
Game Time: 8:10 pm EST – Kauffman Stadium – Kansas City, MO
TV: YES, MLB Network
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280
Weather: Clear,  64°
