TAMPA BAY RAYS
Jason Barlett, SS
Ben Zobrist, 2B
Carlos Pena, 1B
Rocco Baldelli, DH
Evan Longoria, 3B
Jonny Gomes, RF
Fernando Perez, CF
Michel Hernandez, C
Justin Ruggiano, LF
NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, CF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Xavier Nady, LF
Jason Giambi, 1B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Cody Ransom, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Jose Molina, C
PREGAME NOTES:
Hard to believe, but the Yanks are just 19-24 since July 27 - two days after the acquisition of Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte.
The Yanks do lead the season series 9-6 against the Rays.
James Shields is a lifetime 0-6, 6.86 ERA, 1.60 WHIP in 7 starts against the Yanks. He is 0-2, 2.92 ERA, 1.38 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.
Mike Mussina is a lfetime 19-7, 3.36 ERA, 1.23 WHIP in 32 starts against the Rays. he is a sparkling 3-0, 1.96 ERA, 1.09 WHIP in 3 starts against them in 2008.
Rays' hitters vs. Moose can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Shields can be viewed here.
HUGHES, ROBERTSON HEADED TO BRONX: Chad Jennings reports that both Phil Hughes and David Robertson have been summoned to the Bronx after last night's 20-2 steamrolling over the Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay) to win the first Governors' Cup Crown in team history.
A-ROD SCRATCHED: Alex Rodriguez was a late scratch due to a "stiff neck."