Game #120 - New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon, CF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, DH
Xavier Nady, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Wilson Betemit, 1B
Jose Molina, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Mike Mussina	15-7	24	24	0	0	0	0	140.1	149	61	51	14	20	96	3.27	1.20

MINNESOTA TWINS

Denard Span, RF
Nick Punto, 2B
Mike Redmond, C
Justin Morneau, 1B
Jason Kubel, DH
Delmon Young, LF
Brian Buscher, 3B
Adam Everett, SS
Carlos Gomez, CF

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Nick Blackburn	9-6	23	23	0	0	0	0	140.0	158	67	56	13	21	71	3.60	1.28

PREGAME NOTES:

The Yanks have lost 11 of 16 games since their 8-game win streak.

Melky Cabrera is hitting an NL pitcher-esque .215 / .244 / .281 in 130 ABs since June 27.

Mike Mussina is a lifetime 22-6, 3.06 ERA, 1.16 WHIP in 32 starts against the Twins. He is a phenomenal 14-4, 2.85 ERA, 1.18 WHIP over his last 20 starts this season.

Nick Blackburn is a lifetime 0-1, 6.00 ERA, 2.50 WHIP in 2 starts against the Yanks. He is 6-2, 2.54 ERA, 1.19 WHIP at the Metrodome this season.

Yanks' hitters vs. Blackburn can be viewed here. Twins' hitters vs. Moose can be viewed here.

ALL EYES ON THE FRANCHISE: Phil Hughes takes the mound tonight for what could be his final tuneup for Scranton before being promoted to the big club.

He is expected to throw roughly 80-90 pitches. You can follow the action here.