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Yanks at Jays- August 19

August 19, 2008

Tonight the Yankees begin another roadtrip but not for 10 this time 6 games that includes trips to Toronto and Baltimore. Yankees will try and extend on to their 2 game win streak as they send Darrell Rasner to square with A.J Burnett who is a Yankees stopper he is 5-2 with a 2.85 ERA VS the Bronx Bombers. Yanks start the day and series 5.5 games out of the wild card.

Pitching Matchup:

RHP Darell Rasner ( 5-9, 5.18 ) VS. RHP A.J Burnett ( 15-9 , 4.67)
Starting Lineups:
1. J. Damon, CF J. Inglett, 2B
2. D. Jeter, SS M. Scutaro, 3B
3. B. Abreu, RF A. Rios, RF
4. A. Rodriguez, 3B V. Wells, CF
5. J. Giambi, 1B A. Lind, LF
6. X. Nady, LF L. Overbay, 1B
7. H. Matsui, DH M. Stairs, DH
8. R. Cano, 2B R. Barajas, C
9. I. Rodriguez, C J. McDonald, SS
Notes:
RED HOT: Derek Jeter is now batting with a 295 average as he is 12 for his last 19
HES BACK: Godzilla is back in the MLB and will DH for the remainder of the season as Justin Christian was optioned down
Minor Leagues: Alfredo Acheves will pitch tonight as Chase Wright will get the nod Saturday and Phil Hughes scheduled to start on Sunday pending Saturdays Yankee game Carl Pavano or Hughes will pitch against the O’S on Saturday at Camden Yards
*** ENJOY THE GAME***

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