Game Preview: Yankees vs. Astros

Houston Astros

Michael Bourn DH
Jose Cruz Jr. CF
Hunter Pence RF
Geoff Blum 3B
Victor Diaz LF
Lance Niekro 1B
David Newhan 2B
Tomas Perez SS
Humberto Quintero C

RHP Shawn Chacon
RHP Chris Sampson
RHP Geoff Geary
RHP Carlos Hines

New York Yankees

Melky Cabrera CF
Derek Jeter SS
Robinson Cano 2B
Alex Rodriguez DH
Shelley Duncan 1B
Wilson Betemit 3B
Jason Lane RF
Jose Molina C
Brett Gardner LF

Andy Pettitte (2-3 innings, 40 pitches)
Mariano Rivera
Steven White (1-2 innings)
LaTroy Hawkins
Brian Bruney
Jose Veras

Time: 1:15 p.m.
TV: YES

Pregame concerns: Former buddy Shawn Chacon is starting for Houston. ... In his last spring start, Pettitte pitched two innings, allowing only one hit. ... Duncan is 7-11 with two home runs and nine RBI this spring. ... Rivera will pitch for the first time this spring. He will only pitch 8-10 innings before the season starts.