Tigers vs. Yankees lineups: Jayson Nix takes over as New York's shortstop for Game 2 of ALCS

The Detroit Tigers are hosting the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at 4 p.m. ET Sunday afternoon. The Tigers have right-hander Anibal Sanchez going on the mound as they look to take a 2-0 lead in the series before returning to the Motor City for Game 3.

With the Yankees looking to avoid a 2-0 hole before going on the road, all eyes are on the team's shortstop position, which has been filled by Derek Jeter in every postseason game for the franchise since 1995.

But with Jeter out for the rest of the year due to a fractured ankle, journeyman Jayson Nix replaces a man that's won five World Series titles. Hiroki Kuroda takes the mound for New York.

Nix, 30, has spent time with the Yankees, White Sox, Indians and Blue Jays over the past three seasons, primarily providing value as a versatile utility player. In 202 plate appearances with New York this year, he's hit .243/.306/.384 with four home runs.

Tigers:

1. Austin Jackson (CF)
2. Quintin Berry (LF)
3. Miguel Cabrera (3B)
4. Prince Fielder (1B)
5. Delmon Young (DH)
6. Andy Dirks (RF)
7. Jhonny Peralta (SS)
8. Alex Avila (C)
9. Omar Infante (2B)

Yankees:

1. Ichiro Suzuki (LF)
2. Robinson Cano (2B)
3. Mark Teixeira (1B)
4. Raul Ibanez (DH)
5. Russell Martin (C)
6. Alex Rodriguez (3B)
7. Curtis Granderson (CF)
8. Nick Swisher (RF)
9. Jayson Nix (SS)