The Yankees look to sweep the Braves tonight as they send right-hander Hiroki Kuroda to the mound. Kuroda went seven innings, striking out seven, walking one and allowing one hit last Friday vs. the Mets. The 37-year-old has a 1-4 career record against the Braves, but with a 2.10 ERA.
Kuroda’s career batting average is .106 with 20 singles, 1 double, 3 RBI’s and 68 strikeouts through 198 at-bats.
Right-hander Tim Hudson (4-2, 3.83 ERA) is on the mound for the Braves.
New York Yankees (36-25)
Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Raul Ibanez LF
Nick Swisher RF
Russell Martin C
Hiroki Kuroda P
Pitching: RHP Hiroki Kuroda (5-6, 3.46 ERA)
Game Time: 7:10 p.m. EST. at Turner Field
TV: YES, ESPN
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280
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