The New York Yankees will send CC Sabathia to the mound for the first game of an important three-game series with the Oakland Athletics. The two teams are vying for playoff spots, with the Yankees clinging to a narrow lead in the AL East and the A's fighting for a Wild Card berth.

Oakland counters with right-hander Jarrod Parker. He is 11-8 with a 3.51 ERA this season. Parker beat the Yankees back on July 21, going eight innings and giving up just one run on five hits. He was solid in his last start, in a game that helped the Yankees, as he went seven innings, allowing two runs in a win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Sabathia last faced the A's on July 22, getting a no-decision after pitching seven innings and allowing three runs.

Full lineups for both teams:

Yankees

1. Derek Jeter DH

2. Nick Swisher RF

3. Robinson Cano 2B

4. Alex Rodriguez 3B

5. Curtis Granderson CF

6. Russell Martin C

7. Eric Chavez 1B

8. Ichiro Suzuki LF

9. Eduardo Nunez SS

Athletics

1. Collin Cowgill CF

2. Jonny Gomes DH

3. Josh Reddick RF

4. Yoenis Cespedes LF

5. Chris Carter 1B

6. Josh Donaldson 3B

7. Derek Norris C

8. Stephen Drew SS

9. Adam Rosales 2B