Andy Pettitte

Quote: "It's probably the most excited I've been in my life now. I'm not to the level of those two guys yet, but, hopefully, I can get there." - Yankees starter Randy Keisler talking about following Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte in his major-league debut yesterday. It's a fact: Detroit's Deivi Cruz has 44 doubles this season, the most for Detroit since George Kell had 56 in 1950. Who's hot: The Yankees have won nine of their past 11 games. Who's not: Texas pitcher Darren Oliver dropped his career-high fourth consecutive decision.

On most nights, in most places, against most teams, the New York Yankees would have had no worries about taking a three-run lead into the ninth inning with all-world closer Mariano Rivera on the mound. But for some reason, the Orioles, who are annually reduced to being a September spoiler while their fat-cat rivals in the American League East are pushing for the playoffs, hold their own against Rivera. Yankees @Orioles Tonight, 7:05, MASN, 102.7 FM Starters: Andy Pettitte (14-9, 3.81)

ALL GAMES ON 105.7 FM TODAY Yankees, 7:05 p.m., Ch. 13, MASN Starters: Yankees' Ian Kennedy (0-3, 7.27) vs. Orioles' Brian Burres (4-4, 3.16) TOMORROW Yankees, 7:05 p.m., MASN Starters: Yankees' Andy Pettitte (4-5, 4.27) vs. Orioles' Jeremy Guthrie (2-5, 3.62) FRIDAY Red Sox, 7:05 p.m., Ch. 13 Starters: Red Sox's Josh Beckett (5-4, 4.43) vs. Orioles' Daniel Cabrera (5-1, 3.70) SATURDAY Red Sox, 7:05 p.m., MASN Starters: Red Sox's Jon Lester (3-3, 3.55) vs. Orioles' Garrett Olson (4-1, 4.09)

At Yankee Stadium, New YorkDay, Time .......... TV ...... StartersTonight, 7:35 ...... HTS ..... Mike Mussina (19-10, 4.77) vs. David Cone (6-2, 2.21)Tomorrow, 7:35 ..... HTS ..... Scott Erickson (12-11, 5.18) vs. Andy Pettitte (21-8, 4.13)Thursday, 7:35 ..... HTS ..... David Wells (11-13, 4.72) vs. Kenny Rogers (10-8, 4.94)Radio: All games on WBAL (1090 AM) and WTOP (1500 AM)Yankees updateThe Orioles' biggest series of the year has arrived. Three wins and they could tie for the lead in the AL East.

Who's hot Juan Gonzalez of the Rangers has five homers in his past six games. Who's not The Reds have dropped eight straight and were outscored 36-8 in a four-game sweep by the Astros. Line of the day Preston Wilson, Rockies CF AB R H RBI HR 4 3 3 6 2 He said it "Remember last year after he threw the base? I'm sure [his shoulder] is better. Maybe now he can throw it farther." Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners right fielder, joking about the return of Lou Piniella to Safeco Field On deck Andy Pettitte of the Yankees goes for his 11th win as he faces the Blue Jays tonight.