Now batting, for the New York Yankees. Number two. Derek..Jeter. Number two.
The booming voice of Bob Sheppard will once again fill Yankee Stadium when he introduces Derek Jeter, a fitting honor for the longtime Yankee PA announcer, who passed away on this date three years ago.
Jeter returns to the lineup eight months and 28 days after breaking his ankle in Game One of the 2012 ALCS. It’s been a long road back for the Captain, especially after he suffered a setback- another crack – in the surgically repaired ankle. After months of rehab he returns to his rightful place atop the order. His return to the field will have to wait, however, as he will DH today due to possible wet conditions. Check out our game preview here.
Kansas City Royals (43-45)
Alex Gordon LF
Alcides Escobar SS
Eric Hosmer 1B
Billy Butler DH
Salvador Perez C
Lorenzo Cain CF
Miguel Tejada 3B
Johnny Giavotella 2B
David Lough RF
RHP Ervin Santana (5-5, 2.90 ERA)
New York Yankees (49-42)
Ichiro Suzuki CF
Derek Jeter DH
Robinson Cano 2B
Vernon Wells RF
Lyle Overbay 1B
Zoilo Almonte LF
Eduardo Nunez SS
Luis Cruz 3B
Austin Romine C
LHP Andy Pettitte (6-6, 4.37 ERA)
Game Time: 1:05 pm EST – Yankee Stadium – Bronx, NY
TV: YES Network
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280
Weather: Scattered thunderstorms, 81°F
