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Athletics pitcher Drew Pomeranz will start Wednesday against the Astros, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. 

The club was considering Pomeranz for a spot start in order to line up their best four pitchers for an upcoming series against the Angels. Pomeranz has a 2.91 ERA over 55 2/3 innings in the majors. 

White Sox starter Scott Carroll continued to get pounded Saturday against the Yankees.

Carroll yielded four earned runs on seven hits in six innings with two walks and no strikeouts to lower his record on the season to 5-8. He has allowed 20 earned runs in his last 23 2/3 innings pitched as his ERA has soared to 5.05.

The right-hander, who did not return to the mound after a sixth inning in which he gave up a home run to Carlos Beltran, is scheduled to start again Friday against Detroit.

Yankees closer David Robertson has rebounded nicely from a poor performance Tuesday against Houston. He pitched a shutout inning with two strikeouts Friday night against the White Sox and did the same Saturday.

Robertson worked around a walk to Paul Konerko to earn his 34th save. He fanned Jordan Danks and Dayan Viciedo along the way.

Twins pitcher Yohan Pino was nearly sunk by an error Saturday against the Tigers.

Pino allowed four runs, one earned, on six hits over five innings. He struck out six and walked two. Pino allowed one run in the second inning, but was otherwise strong early. He ran into trouble during his final inning. Pino gave up a single to open the frame, and a second runner reached on an error. Pino struck out the next batter, which would have ended the inning had the previous play been made. Pino then gave up three straight run-scoring singles. He was finally able to get out of the inning, but the damage had been done.

The Twins blasted Buck Farmer early, giving Pino the win. Pino improved to 2-5. He'll take on the Orioles in his next start. 

Angels pitcher Hector Santiago lasted five innings Friday against the Athletics.

Santiago allowed two runs, one earned, on seven hits over five innings. He struck out five and walked two during the outing. Santiago gave up his first run against the first batter he faced. Coco Crisp hit a leadoff home run out to left center off Santiago in the first inning. He was able to get through the next three innings unscathed, but ran into trouble again in the fifth. On a fielder’s choice, a run wound up coming around on a throwing error by shortstop Erick Aybar. Santiago was able to get out of the inning, but was replaced to start the sixth. Santiago threw 98 pitches.

With the loss, Santiago dropped to 3-8. He’ll take on the Marlins in his next start.

Angels pitcher Hector Santiago lasted five innings Friday against the Athletics.

Santiago allowed two runs, one earned, on seven hits over five innings. He struck out five and walked two during the outing. Santiago gave up his first run against the first batter he faced. Coco Crisp hit a leadoff home run out to left center off Santiago in the first inning. He was able to get through the next three innings unscathed, but ran into trouble again in the fifth. On a fielder’s choice, a run wound up coming around on a throwing error by shortstop Erick Aybar. Santiago was able to get out of the inning, but was replaced to start the sixth. Santiago threw 98 pitches. 

With the loss, Santiago dropped to 3-8. He’ll take on the Marlins in his next start. 

Mariners closer Fernando Rodney picked up his 37th save Friday against the Red Sox.

Rodney entered the game with a two-run lead. He immediately recorded the first two outs on a groudout and flyout. Rodney issued a walk with two outs, but was able to work out of it. Against the next hitter, Rodney inducing a game-ending flyout to right. 

Yankees closer David Robertson picked up a rare win Friday against the White Sox.

Robertson entered with the game tied, and managed to get the job done. He induced a groundout and two strikeouts in his only inning of work. Robertson was a victim of luck, as the Yankees managed to win on a walkoff single in the bottom of the inning. Robertson improved to 2-4.

Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly was removed from Friday's game with "sensation" in his shoulder, according to the Boston Herald. 

Kelly was removed for precautionary reasons. He expects to make his next start. Kelly felt the issue in the fifth inning. 

Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly was pulled for "precautionary reasons" Friday against the Mariners.

Kelly allowed one hit over five scoreless innings. He struck out five and walked three during the outing. Kelly was pulled after throwing 88 pitches. It was announced later in the game that the club pulled him for precautionary reasons. Following the game, the club announced Kelly was removed after feeling a "sensation" in his shoulder. Kelly left with the game tied, picking up the no-decision. 

He'll take on the Blue Jays if he can make his next start.