NEW YORK — New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi accused Boston’s Brad Penny of deliberately hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch.
Rodriguez was hit in the back in the first inning Thursday night at Fenway Park, prompting umpires to warn both teams. The Red Sox went on to win 4-3 and improved to 8-0 against the Yankees this season.
In the sixth inning Tuesday night, Yankees reliever Jose Veras hit Boston’s Jason Bay with a pitch.
“Penny’s control was pretty good, and I thought it was on purpose,” Girardi said Friday.
Peavy sidelined.
Padres ace Jake Peavy is expected to miss a month because of his injured ankle.
An MRI showed that the tibialis tendon behind his right ankle was torn.
Papelbon fined.
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon has been fined $1,000 by Major League Baseball for slow play.
Halladay hurts groin.
Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay left his start against Florida on Friday after apparently injuring his groin.
Halladay grimaced after throwing his second pitch in the third inning. The team said Halladay tweaked a muscle in his right groin.
Reyes surgery.
Indians pitcher Anthony Reyes is expected to miss 12 to 18 months after having surgery on his right elbow.
Bonderman returns to DL.
The Tigers placed right-hander Jeremy Bonderman on the 15-day disabled list with pain in his throwing shoulder.
Maine on DL.
The Mets have placed right-hander John Maine on the 15-day DL with shoulder weakness.
The Associated Press
