Oct 11, 2009 5:52 PM EST

Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte is looking to lead the team to a sweep of the Twins on Sunday night.

"You realize the importance of trying to go ahead and close it out, because you don't want to give them any momentum at all," Pettitte told MLB.com. "But as far as my approach, it will be the same -- just try to go out there, try to get in a good rhythm, try to get myself going and try to give us a solid start and give us a chance to win the ballgame."

Adding to the drama of Game 3 in Minnesota is Pettitte's opposition. Carl Pavano, who struggled mightily after signing a big contract with the Yankees, will start for the Twins.

Via MLB.com