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River Ave. Blues ยป Game Three: Beat the shift Rays

Game Three: Beat the shift Rays

April 8, 2012 by Mike 478 Comments

Pineda scheduled for long toss this week
Astros claim Justin Maxwell
"Praise the Lord, I beat the shift." (REUTERS/Craig Litten)

It’s been a frustrating two games, but a win today will make everything all better. Phil Hughes gets the ball for the first time after a dazzling Spring Training, which we all hope carries over into the regular season. I don’t like that Raul Ibanez will be patrolling right field — fly ball pitcher and a bunch of pull lefties in Tampa’s lineup — but what can you do. I guess they’re just going to have to pitch those guys away. Here’s the lineup…

SS Derek Jeter
CF Curtis Granderson
2B Robinson Cano
3B Al from Miami
1B Mark Teixeira
DH Nick Swisher
RF Raul Ibanez
LF Brett Gardner
C Chris Stewart

RHP Phil Hughes

Today’s game starts at 1:40pm ET and can be seen on YES locally and TBS nationally. Enjoy.

Pineda scheduled for long toss this week
Astros claim Justin Maxwell

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