Pettite Looks to Turn Things Around

Andy Pettitte, LHP (13-11, 4.52)
Yankees (74-64)
Brandon Morrow, RHP (1-2, 1.47)
Mariners (54-84)

Scouting Report:
Yankees: Pettitte struggled early against the Blue Jays on Sunday and couldn't bounce back as he picked up his second straight loss. He surrendered three runs in the opening frame, and the Toronto batters worked Pettitte for 30 pitches in the first inning. The veteran was more economical as the game continued, leaving with 112 throws after 6 1/3 innings. Pettitte was tagged for six runs on 10 hits, striking out four with one walk. It marked his second straight start giving up six earned runs. In his only start against the Mariners this season, Pettitte held Seattle to two runs and eight hits over six innings.

Mariners: The highly touted right-hander makes his Major League starting debut slightly more than a month after being sent to Triple-A Tacoma to make the transition from late-inning reliever to starter. He was superb out of the bullpen, leading the team in saves with 10 and posting a 1.47 ERA in 40 relief appearances. Morrow has a plethora of pitches that he has developed, including a 94-mph fastball and 78-79-mph curveball. He also worked on a changeup during his stint in the Minors to prepare for this month ?- and beyond. His success as a starter could help determine how busy the front office is during the offseason in shoring up a rotation that has wobbled most of the season.