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Rays’ Niemann leaves with back tightness

The Columbian
Published: May 4, 2011, 12:00am

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jeff Niemann has left his start early due to back tightness.

Niemann was pulled after four innings of Wednesday night’s game against Toronto as a precaution. He gave up three runs and six hits during a 62-pitch outing.

Since returning from a strained right shoulder last August, Niemann has allowed 56 earned runs over 63 2-3 innings in 13 starts.

Andy Sonnanstine replaced Niemann to start the fifth.

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