MLB series preview: Yankees and Tigers Showdown in Comerica
Posted May 7, 2010 – 2:49 am in: BaseballThe New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers will be meeting each other for the first time this season at Comerica Park. The Yankees look to continue their hot streak to the season by winning their ninth out of tenth series to open up the year. After Detroit faces Cleveland, they will be looking to beat the Yankees since they were swept by the Twins at Target Field.
On Monday, Yankees will send struggling Javier Vazquez to the mound to face a resurgent Dontrelle Willis. In his last start against the White Sox, he allowed three home runs in three innings. Willis is trying to build on his last start where he got his first victory in over a year.
On Tuesday, the probable starter for the Yankees is Andy Pettitte but he came out of the game Wednesday due to some tightness in his arm. Joe Girardi has listed him day to day and will make a decision closer to the game. Pettitte has been tremendous this year with a 4-0 record and an ERA under 2.10. Detroit will send Rick Porcello to the mound who is struggling so far in his second year with a 2-3 record and an ERA over 7. He will look to bounce back.
The finale of the series, the Yankees probable pitcher is Phil Hughes. Hughes has been impressive so far this season. Hughes is 3-0 with a 1.44 ERA. Detroit will be sending veteran Jeremy Bonderman who is 1-1 with an ERA over 5.
Both teams are built similarly and it should be a fun series to watch.
Tags: Detroit Tigers, Javier Vazquez, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes