New York Yankees
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jorge Posada, C
Robinson Cano, 2B
Wilson Betemit, 1B
Melky Cabrera, CF
Andy Pettitte, LHP (10-7, 3.80)
Los Angeles Angels
Reggie Willits, LF
Orlando Cabrera, SS
Vladimir Guerrero, RF
Garret Anderson, DH
Howie Kendrick, 2B
Gary Matthews Jr., CF
Maicer Izturis, 3B
Robb Quinlan, 1B
Jeff Mathis, C
Jon Lackey, RHP (15-7, 3.32)
How about that Moose performance last night, eh? I couldn't have picked a worse night to make a somewhat bold prediction.
Unless Torre decides to skip his turn in the rotation next time around (which I doubt) as a result of tomorrow's off day, Moose's next start will be a rematch against Verlander on Monday at Comerica Park. I'm sure that makes Yankee fans very happy.
As for tonight's game, Pettitte has good career numbers against the Halos (11-6, 4.15 ERA in 21 starts). He is 4-0, 2.25 ERA in his last four starts and 6-1, 2.85 ERA in his eight starts since the All Star Break.
Lackey does not have great overall career numbers against the Yanks (4-6, 4.90 ERA in 12 starts). However, he is 3-1, 2.95 ERA in his last six starts against the Yanks -- including 1-0, 1.69 ERA in two starts this season.
The featured graphic for tonight's game is the current alternate jersey logo for the Los Angeles Angels.