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Boston's Price leaves start early with flu-like symptoms

By Jake Elman
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price has a 3.24 ERA this year. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price has a 3.24 ERA this year. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo

May 26 (UPI) -- Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price faced only three hitters before leaving a 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros with flu-like symptoms.

Price retired the first two hitters he faced before Astros outfielder Michael Brantley singled Saturday. Rookie right-hander Colten Brewer replaced Price on the mound.

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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Price had been battling the flu for four days.

"We were proactive," Cora told the Fox TV broadcast. "We took him out of the game, he'll get some treatment, and we'll see what happens."

Brewer pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings after entering the game.

Price recently battled elbow tendinitis. The five-time All-Star is 2-2 with a 3.24 ERA in eight starts this season.

The Red Sox fell to 27-25 with Saturday's loss. Boston trails the rival Yankees by 7 1/2 games for first place in the AL East Division.

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