The New York Yankees are hoping to end a four-game skid tonight as they send right-hander, Hiroki Kuroda, to the mound in game one of a three-game set against the Seattle Mariners. In a rain-shortened outing vs. the Jays, Kuroda tossed seven innings, allowing four hits while striking out five for the win.
Ichiro batting eighth, playing right.
Nick Swisher (left hip flexor) is not expected to play in the series.
Right-hander Kevin Millwood (3-7, 4.15 ERA) is on the mound for the Mariners.
New York Yankees (57-38)
Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Raul Ibanez DH
Andruw Jones LF
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Russell Martin C
Pitching: RHP Hiroki Kuroda (9-7, 3.46 ERA)
Game Time: 10:10 p.m. EST. at Safeco Field
TV: YES
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280
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