In order to win tonight the Yankees must score early off Detroit starter Rick Porcello. The only comfortable scenario is if the Yankees have a five or more run lead by the seventh inning stretch. This would be a great time for Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez's bats to come to life, and hit every pitcher that the Tigers throw at them.
Not only must the offense perform, but AJ Burnett has to command his fastball while mixing in his curveball on 0-2 counts.
Also, Girardi must keep Burnett on a SHORT leash. If Burnett has any trouble in the early innings, Girardi must replace him with Phil Hughes.
If the Yankees can stave off elimination tonight, they will not only be heading back to New York for game 5, but they will have the momentum as well
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