Nova to start second game of doubleheader

Ivan Nova of the Yankees pitches against the Mets. (July 1, 2011) Credit: Jim McIsaac
Ivan Nova is set to start Game 2 of Saturday's split doubleheader. "Maybe he gets in a car accident," Joe Girardi said when asked why he didn't give a definite answer initially. "Maybe he wakes up and his ankle's sore. You will see Nova tomorrow unless something freaky happens."
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