INSIDE THE MATCHUPS
YANKEES: Nova started last Saturday’s epic 10-9 extra-inning victory against the A’s, but he lasted only 2 ¹/3 innings, his shortest start of the season. Nova’s last start in Toronto on Aug. 11 was one of three double-digit strikeout efforts he’s had this season, leading the way in a 5-2 win.
BLUE JAYS: Morrow has struggled in September, winless in four starts with a 4.79 ERA. He has yet to face the Yankees this season, and has a 4-2 record with a 4.08 ERA in 16 career appearances (10 starts).
STAT SO?
YANKEES: CC Sabathia’s victory yesterday snapped a five-start streak without a victory, his longest streak since May 8–29, 2010.
BLUE JAYS: Edwin Encarnacion has set career highs this season with home runs (41), RBIs (106), runs (90) and slugging pct. (.560).
TONIGHT — 7:07
RHP Ivan Nova
(12-7, 4.94) vs.
RHP Brandon Morrow (8-7, 3.28)
TOMORROW — 7:07
RHP Hiroki Kuroda
(14-11, 3.34) vs.
RHP Chad Jenkins
(0-2, 4.24)
SATURDAY — 1:07
LHP Andy Pettitte
(5-3, 2.71) vs.
RHP Henderson Alvarez (9-14, 4.91)
SUNDAY — 1:07
RHP Phil Hughes
(16-13, 4.10) vs.
LHP Ricky Romero
(9-14, 5.76)
All games on YES,
WCBS (880 AM)