NEW YORK -- Mark Teixeira caught a hard ground ball last night. Unfortunately for him, it was with his left ankle. So, with today's quick turnaround against the Braves, Yankees manager Joe Girardi decided to give the hobbled first baseman the day off.

Teixeira, who finished 1-for-3 last night, will be replaced at first base by infielder Eric Chavez. Phil Hughes (7-5, 4.50 ERA) hopes to continue what has been a season turnaround when he opposes Braves right-hander Tommy Hanson (7-4, 3.32 ERA).

The lineups:

BRAVES (36-22)

Michael Bourn CF

Martin Prado LF

Brian McCann DH

Dan Uggla 2B

Freddie Freeman 1B

Jason Heyward RF

Andrelton Simmons SS

Juan Francisco 3B

David Ross C

YANKEES (41-26)

Derek Jeter DH

Curtis Granderson CF

Alex Rodriguez 3B

Robinson Cano 2B

Nick Swisher RF

Raul Ibanez LF

Eric Chavez 1B

Russell Martin C

Jayson Nix SS

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