Back in the Bronx! The home opener is just about to start, and all eyes will be on Derek Jeter as he makes his final opening day start at Yankee Stadium. Manager Joe Girardi tweaked the lineup a bit yesterday, moving Jacoby Ellsbury to the three hole. Looks like he’s sticking with it again today. Brett Gardner will lead off and Carlos Beltran is back in right field batting cleanup. I am a little surprised Girardi is still sticking with Alfonso Soriano, he did get his first hit yesterday, breaking his 0-for-17 slump. I think maybe being at home, Sori’s bat will take off. Hiroki Kuroda gets the start, looking to build off his last outing. On the Orioles side JJ Hardy is still out of the lineup with back spasms. Keep an eye on Nelson Cruz, he’s had horrible numbers against Kuroda in the past.
New York Yankees
Brett Gardner LF
Derek Jeter SS
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Carlos Beltran RF
Brian McCann C
Alfonso Soriano DH
Brian Roberts 2B
Kelly Johnson 1B
Yangervis Solarte 3B
Hiroki Kuroda RHP
Baltimore Orioles
David Lough LF
Nick Markakis RF
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Matt Wieters C
Nelson Cruz DH
Steve Lombardozzi 2B
Ryan Flaherty SS
Jonathan Schoop 3B
Ubaldo Jimenez RHP
