Drew Pomeranz

Boston's Drew Pomeranz makes early exit due to back spasms

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz was forced to leave Friday's start against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning due to back spasms.

What It Means:

Pomeranz had tossed 3 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball before being forced to leave when his back flared up. He had thrown 56 pitches, allowing 4 hits, walking 1, and striking out 4.

Pomeranz has been dealing this season as he owns a 3.31 ERA with 136 strikeouts in 130 2/3 innings pitched (24 starts).