Yanks' drop opener to Astros 6-2

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Astros	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	x	6	9	0

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The Yankees were unable to pull out a win in their first game of 2014 as they dropped their opener to the Astros 6-2. C.C. Sabathia struggled early on in his first start, resulting in an early 6-0 deficit. This was Sabathia's 11th opening day start and his 6th as a Yankee.

Sabathia allowed six runs on eight hits in six innings of work. He struck out six and walked only one batter. Sabathia struggled early on when he allowed six runs before he was even able to get six outs. He finished his outing with 99 pitches thrown, in which 68 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees scored their two runs in the eighth inning on a Brian McCann single and a Mark Teixeira single.

The Yankees and Astros will continue their opening series tomorrow night.

Game 1: Yankees at Astros - Opening Day 2014

Game 1: Yankees at Astros - Opening Day 2014

April 1st, 2014, 7:10 pm ET, Minute Maid Park

TV: YES (NYY) Network Radio: WCBS 880 (NYY)

Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 81 Degrees, Wind: 13 MPH

The Yankees will officially open their 2014 season tonight against the Houston Astros!

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (0-0)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Derek Jeter, SS
Carlos Beltran, RF
Brian McCann, C
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Alfonso Soriano, DH
Brett Gardner, LF
Brian Roberts, 2B
Kelly Johnson, 3B

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)

Astros (0-0)
Dexter Fowler, CF
Robbie Grossman, LF
Jose Altuve, 2B
Jason Castro, C
Jesus Guzman, 1B
Chris Carter, DH
Matt Dominguez, 3B
L.J. Hoes, RF
Jonathan Villar, SS

Pitching: Scott Feldman RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees designated Eduardo Nunez for assignment

The Yankees have designated infielder Eduardo Nunez for assignment today in order to make room for Yangervis Solarte on the 40-man roster, the team has announced.

Nunez used to be looked at as a replacement for Derek Jeter, but with his inconsistent defense and sub par bat, the Yankees look to go in a different direction.

Solarte beat Nunez out in spring training for the final backup infield spot after posting impressive numbers.

The Yankees have 10 days to place him on waivers, trade him, release him, or send him down to the minors.

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Astros: April 1st-3rd

The Yankees will kick off their 2014 season with a three-game series against the Houston Astros.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Tuesday, April 1st, 7:10 pm ET, Minute Maid Park

Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)

Astros:
Scott Feldman RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)

Game 2: Wednesday, April 2nd, 8:10 pm ET, Minute Maid Park

Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (0-0. 0.00 ERA this season)

Astros:
Jarred Cosart RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)

Game 3: Thursday, April 3rd, 8:10 pm ET, Minute Maid Park

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)

Astros: 
Brett Oberholtzer LHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)

Enjoy the opening series! 

Yangervis Solarte makes team; Nunez optioned

The Yankees have announced that Yangervis Solarte won the final back-up infield spot after having an impressive Spring Training.

The final spot came down to Solarte and Nunez. After failing to make the team, the Yankees have assigned Nunez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Solarte hit .429 with 2 home runs and 9 runs batted in this spring.