The Yankees have won a season-high six straight games, and this afternoon they have a chance to earn their first seven-game winning streak since … the middle of last September. Not that long ago. Nothing really “negates” getting swept by the Orioles last weekend, but returning the favor with a sweep this weekend sure would feel splendid. Here’s the lineup Joe Girardi is sending out there against right-hander Jason Hammel:
- CF Brett Gardner
- RF Ichiro Suzuki
- 2B Robinson Cano
- DH Travis Hafner
- LF Zoilo Almonte
- 1B Lyle Overbay
- 3B Luis Cruz
- SS Eduardo Nunez
- C Chris Stewart
And on the mound after having his last start pushed back do to a sore left hip flexor is right-hander Hiroki Kuroda. He threw a bullpen session the other day and has been cleared by all the necessary doctors.
It’s another hot (but slightly less steamy) day in New York, which is why I am somewhat surprised Stewart is getting the call behind the plate again. He caught yesterday’s day game after Friday’s night game, remember. I guess Girardi really wants this series. Anyway, first pitch is scheduled for 1:05pm ET and can be seen on YES locally and TBS nationally. Enjoy.
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