from Houston Chronicle:
June 27, 2002, 12:31AM
Astros summary
Rookie scratched
Refusing to make an excuse for his recent struggles, Carlos Hernandez wouldn't say how long he has pitched with a tender left shoulder this season. But there's enough discomfort in the shoulder to force the Astros to skip the rookie lefthander from his scheduled start today against the Diamondbacks.
Hernandez (5-3, 4.43 ERA) has not won since May 31, when he beat the Cubs 4-1 at Wrigley Field. He lost his last outing, 8-0, against Seattle, pitching only two innings in the shortest start of his career.
Hernandez had to cut short his 2001 season after he suffered a partially torn left rotator cuff Aug. 29 diving into second base. He is 0-1 with an 8.15 ERA (16 earned runs in 17 2/3) in four starts in June.
"The irritation has been there for a while, but it hasn't hurt my control," he said. "If it's bothered me for a month, I still don't want to use this as an excuse."
Because the Astros had Monday off, manager Jimy Williams could go with Roy Oswalt (7-5, 3.20 ERA) on the normal four days of rest today. If the Astros don't call someone up from the minors, another option could be reliever Nelson Cruz (0-4, 4.40), who has served as a long reliever.
Williams wasn't ready Wednesday night to announce his starter for today, but he did say there is a chance Hernandez could be ready to pitch this weekend against the Rangers......
June 27, 2002, 12:31AM
Astros summary
Rookie scratched
Refusing to make an excuse for his recent struggles, Carlos Hernandez wouldn't say how long he has pitched with a tender left shoulder this season. But there's enough discomfort in the shoulder to force the Astros to skip the rookie lefthander from his scheduled start today against the Diamondbacks.
Hernandez (5-3, 4.43 ERA) has not won since May 31, when he beat the Cubs 4-1 at Wrigley Field. He lost his last outing, 8-0, against Seattle, pitching only two innings in the shortest start of his career.
Hernandez had to cut short his 2001 season after he suffered a partially torn left rotator cuff Aug. 29 diving into second base. He is 0-1 with an 8.15 ERA (16 earned runs in 17 2/3) in four starts in June.
"The irritation has been there for a while, but it hasn't hurt my control," he said. "If it's bothered me for a month, I still don't want to use this as an excuse."
Because the Astros had Monday off, manager Jimy Williams could go with Roy Oswalt (7-5, 3.20 ERA) on the normal four days of rest today. If the Astros don't call someone up from the minors, another option could be reliever Nelson Cruz (0-4, 4.40), who has served as a long reliever.
Williams wasn't ready Wednesday night to announce his starter for today, but he did say there is a chance Hernandez could be ready to pitch this weekend against the Rangers......
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