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Yankees manager Joe Girardi revealed Tuesday that starter Andy Pettitte was pushed back to Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rangers because the lefty was dealing with back and leg issues.
Pettitte's back locked up during his ALDS start against the Twins on Oct. 7, and his abductor muscle in his leg became a problem during his bullpen session on Oct. 9.
"In talking to doctors and trainers, our staff, [Brian Cashman], we thought we had to give him those two extra days," Girardi said.
"Andy had some leg problems. Down the stretch, he had some back issues, and it was unfortunate and he pitched a great game. Who knows what would've happened if he had been able to pitch Game 2? We just felt that after having that issue on [Oct. 9], we better give him an extra couple of days."
Yankees manager Joe Girardi revealed Tuesday that starter Andy Pettitte was pushed back to Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rangers because the lefty was dealing with back and leg issues.
Pettitte's back locked up during his ALDS start against the Twins on Oct. 7, and his abductor muscle in his leg became a problem during his bullpen session on Oct. 9.
"In talking to doctors and trainers, our staff, [Brian Cashman], we thought we had to give him those two extra days," Girardi said.
"Andy had some leg problems. Down the stretch, he had some back issues, and it was unfortunate and he pitched a great game. Who knows what would've happened if he had been able to pitch Game 2? We just felt that after having that issue on [Oct. 9], we better give him an extra couple of days."
