NEW YORK — Athletics proper fielder Brent Rooker exited Thursday’s recreation in opposition to the Yankees after feeling ache on a swing within the first inning.
With Nick Kurtz on first base, Rooker fouled off an 84.2 mph changeup from Ryan Weathers, took a step towards residence plate and winced after feeling one thing.
He was checked out by a coach and supervisor Mark Kotsay after which changed by Lawrence Butler. Butler took a referred to as third strike on the following pitch and the at-bat was charged to Rooker.
Rooker hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly within the ninth inning off David Bednar to present the A’s a 3-2 win on Wednesday evening.
Rooker is hitting .146 this season with two homers and 7 of his eight RBIs within the earlier three video games earlier than Thursday. Last season, Rooker hit .262 with 30 homers and 89 RBIs when he appeared in each recreation.
