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River Ave. Blues ยป Game 88: Make It Seven

Game 88: Make It Seven

July 7, 2013 by Mike 307 Comments

A Russ Canzler reunion makes sense for the Yankees
Yankees claim Travis Ishikawa off waivers from Orioles
It's a hot one out there. (Jim McIsaac/Getty)
It’s a hot one out there. (Jim McIsaac/Getty)

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:

  1. CF Brett Gardner
  2. RF Ichiro Suzuki
  3. 2B Robinson Cano
  4. DH Travis Hafner
  5. LF Zoilo Almonte
  6. 1B Lyle Overbay
  7. 3B Luis Cruz
  8. SS Eduardo Nunez
  9. 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.

A Russ Canzler reunion makes sense for the Yankees
Yankees claim Travis Ishikawa off waivers from Orioles

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