Today’s Lineup – Twins vs Yankees (09/19/11)
The Minnesota Twins are in the Bronx for a makeup game that was postponed on April 6, due to inclement weather. Yankees have won 5 of 7 from the twinkies this season. The slumping Twins are 2-13 so far this month.
Pitching for the Yankees is A.J. Burnett. His last outing against the twinkies was on August 20. It was his worst outing of the season, lasting 1 2/3 innings and giving up seven runs.
Phil Hughes was supposed to take the mound today, but is skipping his start due to back spasms.
New York is 4.5 games up on Boston in the American League East. The Yankees magic number is 7.
New York Yankees (91-60)
1. Derek Jeter SS
2. Curtis Granderson CF
3. Mark Teixeira 1B
4. Alex Rodriguez 3B
5. Robinson Cano 2B
6. Nick Swisher RF
7. Andruw Jones LF
8. Jesus Montero DH
9. Russell Martin C
Pitching for the Yankees: RHP – A.J. Burnett (10-11, 5.20)
Pitching for the Twins: LHP – Scott Diamond (1-4, 3.94)
TV: YES
Radio: WCBS880, WADO 1280
Game Time: 1:05 PM EDT
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