The series ahead

The New York Yankees (1-2) begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (2-1) at Kauffman Stadium this afternoon.  The pitching matchups are:

Today – 4:10 p.m., YES
Andy Pettitte – LHP (14-14, 4.54 ERA in 2008) vs. Sidney Ponson – RHP (4-4, 5.85 ERA in 2008 as a Yankee)

Tomorrow – 7:10 p.m., YES
CC Sabathia – LHP (0-1, 12.46 ERA) vs. Horacio Ramirez – LHP (1-1, 2.59 ERA in 2008 as a Royal)

Sunday – 2:10 p.m., YES
Joba Chamberlain – RHP (4-3, 2.60 ERA in 2008) vs. Gil Meche – RHP (0-0, 1.29 ERA)