The Yankees are back at George M. Steinbrenner field today to take on the Baltimore Orioles. Brett Gardner will be playing left-field, as talented prospect Slade Heathcott will be patrolling center. However, manager Joe Girardi has said that Heathcott will not be considered as a replacement for Curtis Granderson. Zoilo Almonte, who has impressed the Yanks so far, will be in right field. Chris Stewart will get a chance to make a name for himself in the catching battle. Here is the rest of the lineup:
Brett Gardner LF
Jayson Nix SS
Robinson Cano 2B
Juan Rivera DH
Dan Johnson 1B
Zoilo Almonte RF
Slade Heathcott CF
Chris Stewart C
Corban Joseph 3B
LHP Nik Turley will get the start against Baltimore righty Jake Arrieta.
Pitchers to follow Turley will be: RHP Matt Daley, RHP Preston Claiborne, LHP Josh Spence, RHP Cody Eppley, RHP Mark Montgomery and RHP Tom Kahnle.
Game Notes via Bryan Hoch
Game Time: 1:05 pm
Today’s game will be broadcast on the YES Network
