A-Rod Leaves Game, Nobody Knows Why

Alex Rodriguez was taken out of tonight's game in Baltimore in the bottom of the first inning. No word yet on what forced him out of the game, but I'll update this post as soon as I hear anything. As of now, I have to assume it has something to do with that groin issue that was bothering him earlier in the week.

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Yanks Lose Game, Posada, As Problems Mount

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SV: J. Benoit (1)

After blowing two 5-0 leads to the Red Sox and then being embarrassed last night against the Rays, the Yankees fell to 4 games behind the Rays for first, and to make matters worse, Jorge Posada could miss a month with a hairline fracture in his foot.

Maybe, just maybe, it's time to start worrying a bit.

Last night's game was all about the starters. A.J. Burnett had nothing, allowing six runs on nine hits, walking four and struck out four over 6.2 innings. He struggled with command of his fastball, and at times--particularly the fourth inning--looked like he had no idea where the pitch was going. He also did a poor job holding runners on as the Rays were able to steal six bases in the game.

On the night he threw 116 pitches, 67 for strikes. Here's what Burnett said about his start:

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