Game 18: Someone Has To Step Up

(ESPN)

Earlier today, I wrote about the Yankees starting pitching depth and how it's starting to thin out. Later on, we received word that Michael Pineda will be out for the entire season with a torn labrum. With Andy Pettitte still three starts away, someone needs to step up and it would be nice if it were Phil Hughes. Obviously the Rangers are going to give him a run for his money, but a good outing here would be a nice confidence booster for 25 year old. Here's the lineup:

1. Derek Jeter, SS
2. Curtis Granderson, CF
3. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
4. Robinson Cano, 2B
5. Mark Teixeira, 1B
6. Nick Swisher, RF
7. Raul Ibanez, LF
8. Eric Chavez, DH
9. Russell Martin, C

And it will be Hughes on the bump. This one will start a little after 8 and can be seen on YES.

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