The Yankees just got done with the Angels, didn’t they? I hate it when two series against the same team are so close together like this. It’s boring, I want to see new players. It happens all the time with other AL East teams but an AL West club? Weird. At least this is the last time these two clubs will play this season unless they somehow meet up in October.
Tonight’s game is all about David Phelps, who is making his first of what figures to be several starts this season. Ivan Nova’s done for the year and Michael Pineda is several weeks away from returning, so two things need to happen tonight. On a personal level, Phelps has to show he is a better option than Vidal Nuno and the one who should stay in the rotation when Pineda gets healthy. On a team level, Phelps needs to pitch well because the Yankees badly need a win. They’ve been hard to come by lately. Here is the Angels lineup and here is the Yankees lineup:
- LF Brett Gardner
- SS Derek Jeter
- CF Jacoby Ellsbury
- 1B Mark Teixeira
- C Brian McCann
- DH Alfonso Soriano
- 3B Kelly Johnson
- 2B Brian Roberts
- RF Ichiro Suzuki
RHP David Phelps
These next three games are in Anaheim and the weather never changes there. There are some clouds but it is mostly sunny and just the right temperature, around 72 degrees or so. I didn’t even bother to look up today’s forecast, that’s all from memory based on my experience there. I’m sure the weather will be fine for the game. First pitch is scheduled for 10:05pm ET and you can watch on YES. Try to enjoy.
Brendan Ryan Update: Ryan (back) will be activated tomorrow, according to Joe Girardi. Michael Pineda’s suspension expires and the team gets their 25th roster spot back, so they won’t need to send anyone down.
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