Game 31: Rays at Yankees

                                 May 10th, 2012, 7:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 

The Yankees and Rays will conclude their 3 game set tonight in the Bronx.

Here are the lineups.

Rays (20-11)
Ben Zobrist, RF
Sean Rodriguez, 3B
B.J. Upton, CF
Jeff Keppinger, DH
Brandon Guyer, LF
Carlos Pena, 1B
Elliot Johnson, SS
Chris Gimenez, C
Will Rhymes, 2B

Pitching: David Price LHP (5-1, 2.35 ERA this season)

Yankees (16-14)
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Andruw Jones, LF
Eduardo Nunez, 3B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (4-0, 4.15 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game.

Yanks' Fall to Rays Late Rally

David Phelps delivers a pitch again the Tampa Bay Rays. (Getty Images)

The Yankees fell to the Rays on Wednesday night after the Rays were able to rally in the 9th inning and win 4-1.

David Robertson surrendered two quick hits to Sean Rodriguez and Brandon Allen to start the 9th inning. Robertson then would issue a walk to Ben Zobrist to load the bases. Carlos Pena would strike out, but B.J. Upton hit a sacrifice fly to right field to tie the game at 1. Matt Joyce was next and he hit a 3-run shot to right field to cap off the win for the Rays.

"This was a really tough outing for me," Robertson told reporters after the game. "Come back tomorrow and get another win."

The Yankees would go down in 4 batters to end the game.

David Phelps started the game for the Yankees and didn't allow a run. Phelps pitched 4 2/3 innings in which he gave up only 3 hits and 0 runs. He struck out 3 and walked 4.

Robinson Cano provided the only offense tonight way back in the 1st inning when he hit a RBI double to score Derek Jeter from 1st base.

The Yankees and Rays will conclude this series tomorrow. Lineups will be posted prior to the game.

Game 30: Rays at Yankees

                              May 9th, 2012, 7:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 

The Yankees took Game 1 of this 3 game set last night and they look to do the same tonight.

Here the the lineups.

Rays (19-11)
Ben Zobrist, RF
Carlos Pena, 1B
B.J. Upton, CF
Matt Joyce, LF
Luke Scott, DH
Will Rhymes, 2B
Elliot Johnson, SS
Sean Rodriguez, 3B
Chris Gimenez, C

Pitching: Jeff Niemann RHP (2-3, 4.05 ERA this season)

Yankees (16-13)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, DH
Russell Martin, C
Dewayne Wise, LF

Pitching: David Phelps RHP (0-1, 3.74 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game.

Yanks' Take Opener Against Rays

Nova reacts after striking out Jose Molina to escape a jam in the 7th inning.  (Getty Images)

The Yankees came out on Tuesday Night ready to play as they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 to pull within 2.5 games back behind the Rays and Orioles in the AL East.

Ivan Nova started for the Yankees in what was in best outing of the season. Nova allowed 2 runs on 6 hits in 7 innings of work. He walked 2 and tied his season high of 8 strikeouts on the night.

"Everything was working for me today, just everything," Nova told the reporters after the game.

The Yankees offense was sparked two home runs from Raul Ibanez and one by Curtis Granderson.

Rafael Soriano pitched the 8th inning and allowed 1 run on 1 hit. He struck out 3 and walked 1.

David Robertson picked up his first save of the year. He worked out of a bases loaded jam in the 9th inning to secure the win. He struck out 2 and walked 2. He also allowed one hit.

The Yankees and Rays will play Game 2 tomorrow.

Andy Pettitte to Return to the Bronx Sunday

Andy Pettitte throws a pitch in the minor leagues for the Trenton Thunder. (The Associated Press Photo)

Andy Pettitte is scheduled to make his return on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners at the Stadium.

"We feel that he's physically ready," Girardi said. "He feels he's physically read."

Andy Pettitte was 0-2, with a 3.71 ERA in four starts in the minor leagues.

Joe Girardi nor Brian Cashman has stated which member of the rotation will lose their spot.

"I'm excited," Joe Giardi told reports. "I think it will be a great day at the stadium."