NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Ivan Rodriguez,  C

DETROIT TIGERS

Curtis Granderson,  CF
Placido Polanco,  2B
Magglio Ordonez,  RF
Miguel Cabrera,  1B
Matt Joyce,  LF
Gary Sheffield,  DH
Jeff Larish,  3B
Brandon Inge,  C
Ramon Santiago,  SS

PREGAME NOTES: 

Since the Yanks were just three games back of the division lead and just one game back of the Wild Card on July 26, the Yanks are just 15-19 and their staff has compiled a horrific 5.64 ERA.

Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 4-4, 5.92 ERA, 1.54 WHIP in 8 starts against the Tigers.  He is 3-4, 5.64 ERA, 1.66 WHIP in his 11 starts as a Yankee this season.

Justin Verlander is a lifetime 2-0, 4.67 ERA, 1.38 WHIP in 3 starts against the Yanks.  He is just 2-5, 6.47 ERA, 1.57 WHIP over his last 7 starts on the season.

Tigers' hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Verlander can be viewed here.