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A-Rod has it tough in rehab game

Published Aug. 13, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

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New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez was the designated hitter for his second minor league rehabilitation game and went 0 for 3 with a walk on Saturday night.

The original plan was for Rodriguez, who had right knee surgery on July 14, to play five or six innings at third base for Class-A Tampa against Dunedin. A-Rod was the third-place hitter after going through a pregame session that included throwing in the outfield, fielding 31 grounders at third and taking 50 swings in batting practice.

Rodriguez struck out swinging in the first and took a 93 mph fastball for a called third strike in the fourth against second-year pro Drew Hutchison.

Rodriguez drew a walk against Hutchison on a 3-2 pitch in the sixth. He stayed in the game after reaching base and advanced to third on a pair of singles before scoring on an infield grounder.

The three-time AL MVP grounded out against Matt Daly to end the seventh. As he returned to the dugout, Rodriguez gave his bat to a young fan is the stands. He also signed autographs for fans en route to the clubhouse.

Rodriguez went 2 for 3 as the DH in his first game Friday night, including a long home run in the first and a third-inning double, on which he ran tentatively from the plate to second.

After the game Friday, Rodriguez said the knee was healthy. Rodriguez did look as if he was running somewhat better Saturday.

New York manager Joe Girardi said before Saturday's game against Tampa Bay that Rodriguez will do situational work Sunday at the Yankees' minor league complex.

Also, Yankees right-hander Jeff Marquez, on the disabled list since June 22 because of a right shoulder injury, allowed one run and five hits in five innings.

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