Yanks' Teixeira hit by pitch in elbow, leaves game

[March 30, 2010]  SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) -- New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has a bruised right elbow after being hit by a pitch in a game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Teixeira was batting in the second inning against Jeremy Guthrie when hit by a fastball. Teixeira immediately left the game and was replaced by David Winfree.

Teixeira was examined by New York's team doctor and an Orioles orthopedist. X-rays were not taken.

The first baseman remained in the dugout to watch the game.

[Associated Press]

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