It’s the best day of the week. Masahiro Tanaka is on the mound for the Yankees tonight, in the middle game of their three-game series against the Mariners. The Yankees won last night, and when you’re trying to start a winning streak, there is no one better to give the ball to than your ace. Assuming he is a real ace, of course. Two runs might actually be enough when Tanaka is on the mound, though I hope the offense gives him a bigger cushion. Here is the Mariners lineup and here is the Yankees lineup:
- LF Brett Gardner
- SS Derek Jeter
- CF Jacoby Ellsbury
- 1B Mark Teixeira
- DH Carlos Beltran
- C Brian McCann
- 3B Yangervis Solarte
- RF Ichiro Suzuki
- 2B Brian Roberts
RHP Masahiro Tanaka
It is, surprise surprise, cloudy and cool in Seattle. There is no rain in the forecast and, even if there was, Safeco Field has a retractable roof. Tonight’s game will begin a little after 10pm ET and you can watch on YES. Enjoy.
Notes: Carlos Beltran (elbow) played light catch for the first time since the bone spur in his elbow started acting up, as expected … Shawn Kelley (back) has been activated off the disabled list and Matt Daley was sent down to Triple-A … David Huff was acquired from the Giants for cash and Wade LeBlanc was designated for assignment. Huff is available tonight.
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