Rodriguez last just 2.1 innings Thursday night, allowing eight hits and four runs in Boston's 7-5 win over the Yankees. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.
Rodriguez didn't have command within the strike zone Thursday, leaving balls up over the plate that the Yankees didn't miss. Fortunately, Rodriguez avoided taking the loss as the maligned Boston bullpen held New York in check and the Red Sox eventually battled back to walk off with the win after a five-run ninth inning. Rodriguez has had his issues this season, but he's been pretty good since the All-Star break. Entering Thursday's game, the left-hander had a 2.76 ERA in 10 games, a stretch that included two quality starts against the Yankees.