NEW YORK YANKEES
Melky Cabrera, CF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Jorge Posada, C
Robinson Cano, 2B
Justin Christian, LF
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Nyjer Morgan, RF
Freddy Sanchez, 2B
Nate McLouth, CF
Ryan Doumit, C
Jason Bay, LF
Adam LaRoche, 1B
Jose Bautista, 3B
Jack Wilson, SS
PREGAME NOTES:
- Joe Girardi officially announced that Sidney Ponson will pitch Game 2 of Friday's double-header against the Mets. Yuck.
- Both Johnny Damon (foot) and Hideki Matsui (knee) remain out of the lineup and probably won't see any action in this series.
- Bobby Abreu is a horrific 2-for-30 with RISP in the month of June.
- Joba Chamberlain has never faced the Pirates. He is 0-0, 2.45 ERA, 1.53 WHIP in 4 starts since his conversion to the rotation.
- Zach Duke has never faced the Yanks. He is 4-2, 3.18 ERA, 1.45 WHIP in 8 starts at home this season.
- Pirates' hitters vs. Chamberlain can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Duke can be viewed here.