Welcome back, Curtis Granderson!
The All-Star slugger returns to the lineup after missing the first month and a half of the regular season with a broken forearm – he will hit cleanup and play left field; pitcher Vidal Nuno was sent down to clear a roster spot. There is another homecoming at the Stadium tonight, as Raul Ibanez returns to the place where he put himself in Yankee lore forever with some unforgettable home runs in last year’s postseason. As if all that wasn’t exciting enough, CC Sabathia will face off against King Felix Hernandez in one of the better pitching match-ups you’ll see all year. Tonight is definitely must watch! Here are your lineups:
Seattle Mariners (18-20) managed by Eric Wedge
Michael Saunders CF
Jason Bay LF
Kyle Seager 3B
Kendrys Morales 1B
Michael Morse RF
Kelly Shoppach C
Raul Ibanez DH
Robert Andino 2B
Brendan Ryan SS
RHP Felix Hernandez (5-2, 1.53 ERA)
New York Yankees (24-14)
Brett Gardner CF
Robinson Cano 2B
Vernon Wells DH
Curtis Granderson LF
Lyle Overbay 1B
Jayson Nix SS
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Chris Nelson 3B
Austin Romine C
LHP CC Sabathia (4-3. 3.23 ERA)
Game Time: 7:05 pm EST – Yankee Stadium – Bronx, NY
TV: YES Network
Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: 58°, mostly cloudy
