The road trip moves on to Cleveland, as the Yankees will try to string a few wins together against the Indians. Hiroki Kuroda, who lasted just 1.1 innings in his first start, has been cleared to pitch despite suffering a bruised right middle finger against Boston. Ubaldo Jimenz will get the start for the Tribe, in what will be the Indians’ home opener.
Notes:
* Eduardo Nunez returns to the lineup after sitting out with a sore right bicep
* Travis Hafner returns to Cleveland where he played for 10 seasons
* Nick Swisher will patrol 1B against his former team
New York Yankees (2-4)
Brett Gardner CF
Robinson Cano 2B
Kevin Youkilis 3B
Travis Hafner DH
Vernon Wells LF
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Eduardo Nunez SS
Lyle Overbay 1B
Chris Stewart C
RHP Hiroki Kuroda (0-1, 13.50 ERA)
Cleveland Indians (3-3, managed by Terry Francona)
Michael Bourn CF
Asdrubal Cabrera SS
Jason Kipnis 2B
Nick Swisher 1B
Michael Brantley LF
Carlos Santana C
Mark Reynolds DH
Lonnie Chisenhall 3B
Drew Stubbs RF
RHP Ubaldo Jimenez (0-0, 1.50 ERA)
Game Time: 4:05 PM EST – Progressive Field – Cleveland, OH.
TV: YES Network
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280
Be sure to check out our series preview between the Yankees and Indians!