ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan In the fifth inning, was pulled with neck tightness in a 5-0 loss. Houston Astros Tuesday night
This AL All-Star Game starter, and Cy Young Award contender, allowed five runs only for the second time this season. His ERA now stands at 2.36. McClanahan (6-1) was making his second appearance after returning from the 15 day injured list with a left shoulder impingement.
McClanahan walked Jose Altuve Leading off the fifth, he threw three consecutive balls to Jeremy Pena. McClanahan was then pulled out by Kevin Cash, a manager, and a trainer, even though the 25-year old appeared to tell Cash, ‘I’m good.
McClanahan allowed five hits and walked four while tossing 80 pitches.
Cash stated that McClanahan’s neck problem is not serious after the game and that he is in a “pretty good place.” Cash said that McClanahan did not feel the need to leave the game.
McClanahan later agreed with Cash’s comments and said that Cash is fine and that the tightness in Cash’s neck was just a slight discomfort. He is confident he will make his next start exactly as scheduled.
The Rays were one game behind the Rays on the first day. Toronto Blue Jays Half-game ahead of the Seattle Mariners In the race for the AL’s top wildcard.
This report was contributed by The Associated Press.