The Yankees will send Freddy Garcia to the mound tonight in game two of a three-game set against the Mariners. In his last outing vs. the Athletics, Garcia lasted 5 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on nine hits while striking out six for the loss. Garcia has tossed 512 2/3 innings at Safeco Field, his highest total at any ballpark, with a career 3.65 ERA.
Right-hander Felix Hernandez (8-5, 2.82 ERA) is on the mound for the M’s. King Felix is 6-5 with a 3.45 ERA in 12 starts against the Yankees.
New York Yankees (58-38)
Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Raul Ibanez LF
Eric Chavez DH
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Chris Stewart C
Pitching: RHP Freddy Garcia (4-3, 5.37 ERA)
Game Time: 10:10 p.m. EST. at Safeco Field
TV: YES
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280
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