It's Opening Day (what six game road losing streak?) at Fenway Park, and who better to open up against at home other than the archrival New York Yankees (2:05 p.m. EDT; TV/Radio: NESN/WEEI). The lineup cards have been released for both teams, and here's how the Red Sox and Yankees will bat.
- Carl Crawford, LF
- Dustin Pedroia, 2B
- Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
- Kevin Youkilis, 3B
- David Ortiz, DH
- J.D. Drew, RF
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
- Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
- Marco Scutaro, SS
- Brett Gardner, LF
- Derek Jeter, SS
- Mark Teixeira, 1B
- Alex Rodriguez, 3B
- Robinson Cano, 2B
- Nick Swisher, RF
- Jorge Posada, DH
- Curtis Granderson, CF
- Russell Martin, C
John Lackey will get the start for the Red Sox after giving up nine earned runs on ten hits in three and two-thirds innings against the Texas Rangers on April 2, 2011. Young ace Phil Hughes will be the starter for the Yankees, and he is 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA after allowing five earned runs on five hits in New York's 10-7 loss against the Detroit Tigers back on April 3, 2011.