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.
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).
Source: Rotoworld.com