The New York Yankees will send their workhorse, C.C. Sabathia, to the mound tonight in game one of a three-game set against the Detroit Tigers. Sabathia’s last outing was on May 26 against the Athletics. He went 7 innings and allowed 2 runs on 7 hits while striking out 4.
Mark Teixeira is batting third tonight.
Making his Major League debut for the Tigers is left-hander Casey Crosby (4-2, 4.26 ERA for Triple-A Mud Hens).
New York Yankees (27-23)
Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Andruw Jones DH
Jayson Nix LF
Chris Stewart C
Pitching: LHP C.C. Sabathia (6-2, 3.66 ERA)
Game Time: 7:05 p.m. EST. at Comerica Park
TV: YES, MLBN
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280
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