Yankees' lineup vs Royals: Derek Jeter back after day off

The Yankees and Royals continue this four-game series tonight at Kauffman Stadium. Derek Jeter is back in the lineup after sitting out the series opener last night. With Jeter back, Jacoby Ellsbury slides back down into the three-hole after batting leadoff on Friday, and Brett Gardner leading off again. I liked it better when Ellsbury and Gardner were the 1-2 punch, but Joe Girardi must not want to move Jeter down because, well, he's Jeter.

1. Brett Gardner LF
2. Derek Jeter SS
3. Jacoby Ellsbury CF
4. Mark Teixeira 1B
5. Carlos Beltran DH
6. Yangervis Solarte 3B
7. Alfonso Soriano RF
8. Brian Roberts 2B
9. John Ryan Murphy C

David Phelps will be on the hill for the Yankees tonight. Full primer coming later.

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