Yankees Game 51 Lineup: 06/01/12

The New York Yankees will send their workhorse, C.C. Sabathia, to the mound tonight in game one of a three-game set against the Detroit Tigers. Sabathia's last outing was on May 26 against the Athletics. He went 7 innings and allowed 2 runs on 7 hits while striking out 4.

Mark Teixeira is batting third tonight.

Making his Major League debut for the Tigers is left-hander Casey Crosby (4-2, 4.26 ERA for Triple-A Mud Hens).

New York Yankees (27-23) Derek Jeter SS Curtis Granderson CF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Nick Swisher RF Andruw Jones DH Jayson Nix LF Chris Stewart C

Pitching: LHP C.C. Sabathia (6-2, 3.66 ERA)

Game Time: 7:05 p.m. EST. at Comerica Park TV: YES, MLBN Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280

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