Game preview: Yankees at Royals 9/7/07

Yankees lineup

Johnny Damon LF
Derek Jeter SS
Bobby Abreu RF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Hideki Matsui DH
Jorge Posada C
Jason Giambi 1B
Robinson Cano 2B
Melky Cabrera CF

Ian Kennedy (1-0, 1.29 ERA) vs. Gil Meche (7-12, 3.85 ERA)

Time: 8:10 p.m.
TV: YES
Radio: WCBS-AM 880

Pregame concerns: Kennedy gave up one earned run over seven innings in his Major League debut last Saturday. ... Meche is 0-2 with an 8.74 ERA against New York this season. ... Abreu is 3-6 with two RBIs against Meche this season. ... Cabrera is 2-5 with one home run and four RBIs against Meche this season. ... Rodriguez is 2-6 with one home run and three RBIs against Meche this season.