NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, CF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Xavier Nady, LF
Hideki Matsui, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Ivan Rodriguez, C
DETROIT TIGERS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Placido Polanco, 2B
Magglio Ordonez, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Matt Joyce, LF
Gary Sheffield, DH
Jeff Larish, 3B
Brandon Inge, C
Ramon Santiago, SS
PREGAME NOTES:
Since the Yanks were just three games back of the division lead and just one game back of the Wild Card on July 26, the Yanks are just 15-19 and their staff has compiled a horrific 5.64 ERA.
Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 4-4, 5.92 ERA, 1.54 WHIP in 8 starts against the Tigers. He is 3-4, 5.64 ERA, 1.66 WHIP in his 11 starts as a Yankee this season.
Justin Verlander is a lifetime 2-0, 4.67 ERA, 1.38 WHIP in 3 starts against the Yanks. He is just 2-5, 6.47 ERA, 1.57 WHIP over his last 7 starts on the season.
Tigers' hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Verlander can be viewed here.