Yanks' drop series opener to Tigers

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Ivan Nova pitches against the Tigers on Friday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees couldn't come up with the win in the opener against the Tigers on Friday as they lost 8-3. Ivan Nova struggled with command all afternoon as most of the batters he faced were put into a full count.

Nova allowed four runs on five hits in four and two-thirds innings of work. He struck out five and walked two. Nova was pulled in the fifth inning with a pitch count of 96. The Yankees had a 3-2 lead.

Boone Logan relieved Nova, but could not retire Prince Fielder. Instead, Fielder hit a three-run homer to right, which gave the Tigers a 5-3 lead. Fielder would hit another home run later in the game to pad their lead.

The Yankee offense did their damage in the fifth inning when they scored three runs. Brett Gardner scored the Yankees first run as he scored on a wild pitch. Kevin Youkilis would add later two more runs when he homered to left-center field.

The Yankees will get right back at it tomorrow when they resume their series with the Tigers.

Eduardo Nunez leaves game with bruised biceps

The Yankees have another injury to deal with today as Eduardo Nunez bruised his biceps after being hit by a pitch during today's game.

Nunez, who is listed day-to-day, was plunked in the fourth inning in the opening game of their three game set with the Tigers. The ball hit Nunez's right forearm and he immediately withered in pain.

Nunez left the game and underwent X-rays, which came back negative.

Jayson Nix pinch ran for Eduardo Nunez and would finish his day by going 0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Game 4: Yankees at Tigers

Game 4: Yankees at Tigers
April 5th, 2013, 1:08 pm ET, Comerica Park

TV:  YES Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: N/A

The Yankees will begin their first road trip of the season today when they visit the defending American League Champions, the Detroit Tigers.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (1-2)
Brett Gardner, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
Travis Hafner, DH
Brennan Boesch, RF
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Tigers: Click Here)

Tigers: (1-2)
Austin Jackson, CF
Torii Hunter, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 3B
Prince Fielder, 1B
Victor Martinez, DH
Andy Dirks, LF
Jhonny Peralta, SS
Alex Avila, C
Omar Infante, 2B

Pitching: Doug Fister RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Doug Fister against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Tigers: April 5th-7th

The Yankees will travel to Detroit to take on the Tigers in an American League Championship Series rematch.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Friday, April 5th, 1:08 pm ET, Comerica Park

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Tigers: Click Here)

Tigers:
Doug Fister RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Doug Fister against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Saturday, April 6th, 4:05 pm ET, Comerica Park

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Tigers: Click Here)

Tigers:
Max Scherzer RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Max Scherzer against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Sunday, April 7th, 1:08 pm ET, Comerica Park

Yankees: 
C.C. Sabathia LHP (0-1, 7.20 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Tigers: Click Here)

Tigers:
Justin Verlander (1-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Justin Verlander against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!

Pettitte dazzles against Red Sox; avoid sweep

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Andy Pettitte pitches against the Red Sox on Thursday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to avoid the sweep tonight as Andy Pettitte supplied them with an outstanding start. Mariano Rivera entered the game in the ninth inning for the first time since his injury last April. With his save tonight, Mariano Rivera has now saved 69 of Andy Pettitte's wins, the most by any duo in the major leagues.

Mariano Rivera picks up his first save. (Getty Images)

Andy Pettitte allowed one run on eight hits in eight innings of work. He struck out three and walked only one batter. Pettitte finished his outing with only 94 pitches thrown, in which 64 of them were for strikes. If this wasn't a save opportunity, then Pettitte most likely would have completed this game.

The Yankee offense clicked tonight as they were able to get to Boston's pitching. They kicked off the scoring in the second inning when Lyle Overbay drove in two runs with a single to center field.

Brett Gardner played a part in the offense tonight as he collected two hits, including a solo home run to start the third inning. Francisco Cervelli would add another run in the seventh inning with a long solo shot to left field, which increased their lead to 4-1.

Mariano Rivera would pick up his first save of the season and his 609th of his career tonight. Rivera was a little shaky tonight, but manageable. Rivera allowed one run on one hit in his inning of work. He struck out one and walked one.

The Yankees will begin a seven-game road trip tomorrow when they begin a three game set with the Tigers.