GAME 56: Yankees at Red Sox

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YANKEES (34-23, First place AL East)
Derek Jeter SS
Johnny Damon DH
Mark Teuxeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Jorge Posada C
Nick Swisher LF
Melky Cabrera RF
Brett Gardner CF
Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (4-2, 4.69).

RED SOX (33-24, Second place AL East)
Dustin Pedroia 2B
J.D. Drew RF
Kevin Youkilis 1B
Jason Bay LF
Mike Lowell 3B
David Ortiz DH
Jason Varitek Cf
Mark Kotsay CF
Nick Green SS
Pitching: RHP Josh Beckett (6-2, 4.09).
TIME/TV: 7:05 p.m., MY9

Boston leads the series 5-0.
BURNETT VS BECKETT Part II: AJ Burnett and Josh Beckett squared off on April 25, and both disappointed. Both pitchers gave up 8 runs in 5 IP.
YANKS TRY TO KEEP ON ROLLIN': The Yankees are 19-6 in their last 25 games. They have won 5 of their last 5 series too.
ONE MO TIME? Mariano Rivera has pitched in the last 3 games. It is unlikely he is available unless it is an emergency.
TEX IS ON FIRE: Mark Teixeira has homered 8 times in his last 14 games. He is 14 of his last 40 (.350) and has 14 RBI's.