Drew Rucinski will make his third start of the season Tuesday night when the Oakland Athletics continue a three-game series against the New York Yankees. The A’s dropped the series opener Monday 7-2 as the Yankees slugged four homers while Oakland’s offense left 12 men on base.
Rucinski had a delayed start to the season after straining a hamstring towards the end of spring training and he is still trying to round into form. He allowed 11 hits and five runs (three earned) over 5 2/3 innings in his debut against Cincinnati. He pitched well early in his next start, but was unable to escape the fourth inning allowing four hits, five walks and five runs in just 3 2/3 innings against the Mariners.