Jeter held out of Yankees’ lineup again
Derek Jeter was not in the Yankees’ lineup for the second game in a row on Thursday as the shortstop continues to nurse a stiff left ankle.
Jeter left Tuesday’s game after seven innings and had an MRI examination on the ankle performed Wednesday, not appearing in New York’s 3-2 loss to the Nationals.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that he would not use Jeter on Thursday, as the club waited out a lengthy rain delay in the final game of their three-game set with Washington.
“He’s still a little sore, and I’m not real comfortable running him out there in the wet conditions,” Girardi said.
Jeter tried to talk Girardi into playing him on Wednesday and received treatment during the game, while Ramiro Pena started at shortstop. Jeter is batting .306 with nine homers and 30 RBIs in 61 games this season.
Bryan Hoch
Bryan – any word on when the game might be starting (if at all)? It’s been about 2 hours since the last update on the site.
The grounds crew is clearing some water off the tarp but there is no update on an estimated start time.
First pitch scheduled for approximately 4 p.m.
Your the man – thanks!
Yikes. That should say “You’re the man.”
are they still trying to get it started around 4??????
Are they still planning on getting the game in? Start time?
are we still going to start near 4?
Are they still planning on getting the game in?
Another round of heavy showers is predicted in the immediate future. The estimated 4 p.m. start time has been pushed back. No approximate first pitch time is available.