US EditionA’s Brent Rooker Exits Game vs. Yankees in 1st Inning with Back Pain
Rooker left after a first-inning swing and was replaced by Lawrence Butler as the Athletics said he felt back pain.
- On Thursday, Athletics right fielder Brent Rooker exited the game against the Yankees with back pain after a swing in the first inning.
- With Nick Kurtz on first base, Rooker fouled off an 84.2 mph changeup from Ryan Weathers, then stepped toward home plate and winced after feeling something.
- Athletics manager Mark Kotsay and a trainer checked on Rooker before Lawrence Butler replaced him and took the at-bat against the Yankees.
- Rooker has appeared in 214 straight games, marking the fourth-longest streak in Athletics history since 2000.
- Before Thursday's injury, Rooker hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in Wednesday's 3-2 win and has recorded two homers and eight RBIs this season.
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A’s OF Brent Rooker leaves game vs. Yankees with flank discomfort
The visiting Athletics lost Brent Rooker to right flank discomfort when the right fielder felt pain on a swing in the first inning of Thursday's game against the New York Yankees.Rooker appeared to feel pain when he fouled off a changeup by New York starter Ryan Weathers for a 0-2 count. He winced after appearing to feel something near his back and was lifted from the game after being checked out by manager Mark Kotsay and a trainer.The A's anno…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Clayton NewsA's OF Brent Rooker leaves game vs. Yankees with flank discomfort
The visiting Athletics lost Brent Rooker to right flank discomfort when the right fielder felt pain on a swing in the first inning of Thursday's game against the New York Yankees.
Idaho Press
A's outfielder Brent Rooker exits game vs. Yankees in 1st inning
NEW YORK (AP) — Athletics right fielder Brent Rooker exited Thursday’s game against the Yankees after feeling pain on a swing in the first inning.
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