Yanks' Take Series Opener Against Orioles

Ivan Nova delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles Monday night. (The Associated Press Photo)

The Yankees took game 1 of this 2 game set Monday night as they defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-5.

Ivan Nova took the mound for the Yankees as he was looking for his 5th win of the season. Nova wasn't looking too sharp early on as he didn't have command of his fastball. He was missing up a lot and that cost him 2 runs in the 1st inning.

Nova would eventually leave the game in the 6th inning with a right ankle contusion and sprain. Nova allowed 5 runs on 7 hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out 4 and walked 3.

The Yankees battled back from their early deficit when Nick Swisher doubled in 2 runs in the 4th inning. He bumped his RBI total up to 26 on the year. The Yankees offense wasn't done yet. They would go out to plate 1 in the 5th, 2 in the 6th, and 2 in the 7th.

Alex Rodriguez went 3-5 and Robinson Cano went 2-5.

Mark Teixeira had a huge game going 2-4 with a go ahead 2-run shot in the 7th inning. This was the deciding moment of the game.

The Yankees and Orioles will conclude this 2-game set tomorrow night.

Ivan Nova Diagnosed with Ankle Contusion, Sprain

Ivan Nova has been diagnosed with a right ankle contusion and a sprain.

Nova was fielding a come backer by Wilson Betemit when he felt discomfort in his right ankle.

X-Rays were negative, which is always a good thing.

We'll find out more and we will keep you updated.

Nova will likely miss his next start.

Derek Jeter Passes Robin Yount on All-Time Hit List

Derek Jeter has secured 16th place on the all-time hit list when he singled to center Monday night.

Jeter was tied with Robin Yount with 3,142 before his single.

Derek Jeter's hit total is up to 3,143.

Game 35: Yankees at Orioles

                            May 14th, 2012, 7:05 ET, Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland

The Yankees start a 2 game set with the AL East Leading Baltimore Orioles.

Here are the lineups.

Yankees (19-15)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, DH
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (4-1, 5.02 ERA this season)

Orioles (22-13)
Xaiver Avery, LF
J.J. Hardy, SS
Nick Markakis, RF
Adam Jones, CF
Matt Wieters, C
Wilson Betemit, 3B
Chris Davis, 1B
Nick Johnson, DH
Robert Andino, 2B

Pitching: Jason Hammel RHP (4-1, 2.09 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Pettitte's Return Spoiled in Loss to Mariners

Andy Pettitte takes the mound against the Mariners on Sunday. (Getty Images)

 Andy Pettitte pitched in his first major league game since 2010 today in the 6-2 loss to the Mariners. Pettitte came out of retirement in March to rejoin the Yankees.

Pettitte pitched 6 1/3 innings while alloying 5 runs on 7 hits. He struck out 2 and walked 3. Andy make two mistakes today that resulted in two home runs. Besides those home runs, Pettitte looked good in his first game back.

The Yankees offense couldn't get the job done against Kevin Millwood of the Mariners.

Russell Martin walked in a run in the 5th inning and Robinson Cano also walked in a run in the 8th inning. The Yankees left the bases loaded two times today. They were 0-5 in runners in scoring position and they left 6 on base. Derek Jeter grounded into his first two double plays of the year today.

The Yankees will travel to Baltimore and face the Orioles tomorrow.