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Dillon Gee allows five runs to fall to 2-6
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Gee surrendered a two-run home run to opposing starting pitcher Mike Minor in the fifth inning. His next start is against the Yankees Thursday.
Mike Minor strikes out 10
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
It was Minor's first time with double-digit strikeouts since August 22, 2010, which was the third start of his career. Minor (6-2) takes a 2.47 ERA and 61:14 K:BB ratio into Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
David Ross wearing protective cap under helmet
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
"I feel like an idiot with that thing on," Ross joked after playing in his first game since May 11. "I keep putting my mask on, because I don't want to walk around with it. I'm getting some alterations to my helmet, but in the meantime, I'm going to wear that. It's a little extra protection."
Ross was 0 for 5 with five strikeouts Saturday against the Indians.
"I was able to work through the game with no dizziness, nothing like that," he said. "Nothing out of the ordinary, other than swinging and missing. We've got to figure out a way to fix that."
Jonathan Papelbon strikes out three in ninth save
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
It was Papelbon's 17th straight scoreless outing after allowing two earned runs in his first appearance of the season. His ERA is under 1.00 (0.96) for the first time this season. He also has a 15:2 K:BB ratio in 18 2/3 innings.
B.J. Rosenberg optioned to Triple-A
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Rosenberg pitched in three games with the Phillies, allowing four earned runs on six hits and two walks in three innings. He has a 4.30 ERA in Triple-A.
Lyle Overbay comes up big vs. Rays
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Overbay broke a tie game with a solo home run off reliever Josh Lueke. He finished 1 for 4 with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI. Overbay is hitting .255 with 28 RBI in 161 at-bats.
"He's done it for us all year, and he's a big reason why we are where we're at," Joe Girardi said. "Big at-bats for us all day long and a big home run to win it."
With Mark Teixeira is due back as early as Friday, so Overbay's days as the starting first baseman are ending.
"I know it's going to happen," Overbay told ESPN. "I want [Teixeira] back. He's real good, and he's going to give us a good chance. I just hope that I can coexist with him."
Jonathan Pettibone throws quality start
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Pettibone has not lost in seven starts to begin the year. With a 3-0 record and 3.21 ERA, Pettibone takes on the Red Sox Thursday.
Dan Haren strikes out 10 in no-decision
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Haren is 4-5 with a 5.43 ERA but has a 46:9 K:BB ratio. He's one of four pitchers with at least 45 strikeouts and fewer than 10 walks this season. He'll face the Orioles in Baltimore Thursday in his next start.
Nate Eovaldi allows one run in rehab start
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Eovaldi is on the 60-day disabled list after suffering inflammation in his right shoulder during spring training.
J.J. Hardy drives in two runs vs. Blue Jays
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Hardy singled in two runs in the first inning and finished 2 for 4 with a run scored and two RBI in a 6-5 victory. He is hitting .313 (25 for 80) with six home runs and 16 RBI in his last 20 games played.
