Game 15: Yankees at Red Sox

                                   April 21st, 2012, 4:05 ET, Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts   

The Yankees' took game 1 of this 3 game set yesterday afternoon. Freddy Garcia looks to match Ivan Nova's performance as he takes the mound today.


Yankees (8-6)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Andruw Jones, LF
Russell Martin, C
Eduardo Nunez, SS

Pitching: Freddy Garcia RHP (0-1, 6.97 ERA this season)

Red Sox (4-9)
Mike Aviles, SS
Ryan Sweeny, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Koukilis, 3B
Jarod Saltalamacchia, C
Cody Rossa, CF
Darnell McDonald, LF

Pitching: Felix Doubront LHP (0-0, 5.40 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Pettitte Goes 5 Innings in Extended Spring Start

Andy Pettitte delivers a pitch in a spring training game against the New York Mets  on April 4th, 2012. (Getty Images)

Andy Pettitte pitched 5 innings in an extended spring start today against Pirates prospects in Tampa, Florida.

Pettitte allowed 2 earned runs on 4 hits in 5 innings of work. He threw 66 pitches, 58 of them for strikes.

Andy is supposed to make his next start on Wednesday, possibly for Double-A Trenton, the Associated Press Reports. He is looking to throw around 80 or so pitches in that start.

Pettitte is aiming for a mid-may return.

Yanks' Blast Past Rival Red Sox

Eric Chavez trots home after hitting a solo shot. (Getty Images)

The Yankees' beat their arch rivals the Boston Red Sox, the day when they honored Fenway Park before the game, by a final score of 6-2. Today marks the 100th Anniversary of Fenway Park and to honor this day, both teams have agreed to wear 1912 throwback jerseys.

Eric Chavez led the charge today with 2 home runs. Alex Rodriguez was the Designated Hitter, so Chavez was able to get some at-bats. Rodriguez also homered and had an RBI single in the 1st to score Derek Jeter. He had 2 RBI's on the day.

Nick Swisher and Russell Martin also went deep today, each a solo shot.

Ivan Nova picked up the win by going 6.0 strong innings of 7 hit ball. He allowed 2 runs. He struck out 5 and did not allow a walk.

The Yankees' look to continue their winning ways tomorrow when Freddy Garcia takes the mound.

As always, pre-game lineups will be posted before hand.

Game 14: Yankees at Red Sox

April 20th, 2012, 3:05 ET, Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts  

The Yankees and Red Sox will face off today for the first time this season. The Red Sox will honor Fenway Park today to acknowledge the 100th year anniversary of the stadium. There is a special start time of 3:05 and both teams will be wearing the 1912 jerseys.

Here are the lineups.

Yankees (7-6)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (2-0, 4.15ERA this season)

Red Sox (4-8)
Mike Aviles, SS
Ryan Sweeny, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
Jarod Saltalamacchia, C
Cody Ross, LF
Jason Repko, CF

Pitching: Clay Buchholz RHP (1-0, 9.82 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Granderson Cranks 3 Homers In Win Against Twins

Curtis Granderson smacks his 3rd home run of the game in the 4th inning. (Getty Images)

The Yankees' salvaged the final game of this 4 game set against the Minesota Twins. Curtis Granderson led the charge by going 5-5 with 3 home runs. The only Yankee player that hit 4 home runs is Lou Gherig. Granderson homered in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th inning. He had 4 runs batted in on the night. 

Phil Hughes started for the Yankees' and he struggled early on. He allowed 4 unearned runs in the 1st inning thanks to an error my Eduardo Nunez, but the Yankees' countered with 3 of their own in the bottom half. Hughes pitched 5.1 innings and allowed 6 R, 2 earned, on 5 hits. He struck out 4 and walked 2. His fastball velocity was reaching mid 90's. He struggled with command early on, but it seemed as he adjusted as the game went on. 

Their bullpen was fantastic once again. Rafael Soriano was able to battle out of a jam, as well as David Robertson. 

Mariano Rivera came on in the 9th to notch his 3rd save of the year. 

Tomorrow the Yankees' will battle their rivals the Boston Red Sox for a weekend series. The game starts at 3:05. There will be pre-game ceremonies to celebrate Fenway Park's 100th Anniversary. They will wear 1912 throw back jerseys. You can view the jersey here. 

Lineups will be posted prior to the game as well as a Post-Game Recap.