AP Game 1′s 27-hour rain delay threw a hitch into the Yankees’ and Tigers’ rotation plans for the ALDS.
On Sunday morning, we got a bit of clarity.
According to beat writer Marc Carig of the Newark Star-Ledger, Yankees manager Joe Girardi revealed in his pre-game press conference Sunday that staff ace CC Sabathia will indeed start Game 3 and A.J. Burnett will take the mound in a potential Game 4.
Ivan Nova will return for Game 5, if needed.
Sabathia pitched two innings of Game 1 Friday before the rain began pouring at Yankee Stadium, allowing one earned run but fanning four batters without issuing a walk. He had a 3.00 regular-season ERA.
Burnett posted a 5.15 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 190 1/3 innings during the regular season. He has a 5.67 career ERA in the playoffs and allowed five earned runs over six innings in last year’s ALCS vs. the Rangers.
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- southofheaven81 - Oct 2, 2011 at 12:48 PM
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Oh damnit. I know sweeping the Tigers is a really, really tall order, but…please? Just to keep AJ out of this?
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- presidentmiraflores - Oct 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM
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So basically, if the Yankees take the series, it either happens in Game 3 or Game 5.
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- dirtyharry1971 - Oct 2, 2011 at 4:55 PM
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why would they put AJ in over Colon? Or anyone else for that matter
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- jayswin93 - Oct 2, 2011 at 10:58 PM
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Sabby’s trying to eat another pie! He’s gotta control that appetite.
