Kyle Kendrick Hopes To Get First Start of Spring Against Yankees

Note: Today's game may be subject to suspension due to inclimate weather.

The Phillies have lost two and tied in one of the Grapefruit League games they have played in so far. Despite their 10-1 loss yesterday, Cliff Lee was strong as he threw 2 innings of ball while yielding no hits, allowing just one walk while striking out two.

Today, the Phillies will take on the New York Yankees for the first time this spring. Kyle Kendrick (2012: 11-12, 3.90 ERA) will get the start today as he opposes Jose Ramirez (2012: 7-6, 3.19 ERA), who played in A+ ball last year.

It will be interesting to see how Kendrick has improved over the offseason and how he will form into this season. Jose Ramirez has been an interesting arm for the Yankees to watch in their farm system. This will be his first start of the spring.

Notes: Yankees 3B Kevin Youkilis is a scratch for today's game as precaution after suffering a hip cramp. OF Curtis Granderson, who was hit by a J.A. Happ pitch earlier this week, will not be in today's lineup. It is likely that Granderson will miss several weeks as well.

Here are the lineups that each pitcher will face this afternoon (if the game is played)

 Phillies Lineup:

1. Jimmy Rollins, SS
2. Ben Revere, CF
3. Chase Utley, 2B
4. Ryan Howard, 1B
5. Michael Young, DH
6. Domonic Brown, LF
7. Laynce Nix, RF
8. Cody Asche, 3B
9. Steven Lerud, C

Kyle Kendrick pitches first

Yankees Lineup

1. Eduardo Nunez, SS
2. Ichiro Suzuki, RF 
3. Robinson Cano 2B
4. Mark Teixeira, 1B
5. Travis Hafner DH
6. Matt Diaz, LF
7. Melky Mesa, CF
8. Bobby Wilson, C 
9. Addison Maruszak, 3B

Jose Ramirez pitches first

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