The New York Yankees look to ride the torrid bat of Derek Jeter Saturday as their four-game series continues with the Kansas City Rotals. (Game Time: 7:10 p.m. ET, TV Schedule: YES)
Jeter had two hits Friday, including a home run, as the Yankees snapped a three-game losing streak. That performance followed his four-hit game during New York's series-opening 4-3 loss on Thursday.
Jeter is now batting .404 to lead the American League, with five home runs after hitting just six all of last season.
Hiroki Kuroda (2-3, 3.69 ERA) gets the ball for the Yankees. The Royals will counter with Felipe Paulino, making his season debut after a stint on the DL.
Current Series
4 game series vs Royals @ Kauffman Stadium
| Thu 05/03 |
WP: Danny Duffy (2 - 2) SV: Jonathan Broxton LP: David Phelps (0 - 1) |
3 - 4 loss |
| Fri 05/04 |
WP: CC Sabathia (4 - 0) LP: Bruce Chen (0 - 4) |
6 - 2 win |
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New York Yankees Saturday, May 5, 2012, 7:10 PM EDT Hiroki Kuroda vs Felipe Paulino Mostly clear. Winds blowing out to left field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 85.
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