Pettitte has been out since May 17 with a strained muscle in his upper back.
Pettitte left after 4 2-3 innings because of tightness in his upper left back.
Besides, the reason for this loss was as much about Andy Pettitte as anything else.
New York LHP Andy Pettitte will start Saturday night against Royals RHP James Shields.
Ever positive, Girardi had said Sunday morning that Pettitte's outing against the Astros was an aberration.
Preston Claiborne followed Pettitte and retired six straight batters in his major league debut.
The 40-year-old Pettitte was roughed up by last-place Houston in a 9-1 loss Monday.
Measured against their respective peers and teams, all had better comparative stats than Pettitte.
Mr. Pettitte told investigators that Mr. Clemens once admitted to him having taken human growth hormone.
"I felt like I hadn't pitched all year, to tell you the truth, " Pettitte said.
No, his broken ankle felt good, his arm felt strong, and Pettitte wanted more.
Andy Pettitte, who I know to be honest and decent, has since confirmed this.
And, you know, they asked Roger Clemens, do you think Andy Pettitte would lie.
Rookies Adam Warren and David Phelps filled the holes, while Garcia took Pettitte's spot.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he didn't have a problem with Pettitte starting the seventh.
Originally, Pettitte had planned on accepting a scholarship to play at the University of Texas.
In 2001, Pettitte was among the league leaders in fielding percentage as a pitcher (1.000).
Andy Pettitte had given up more than 200 hits in a season 10 times.
McNamee stated that he had injected Pettitte two to four times over a ten day period.
Most importantly, Pettitte had never led his league in strikeouts or earned run average.
Pettitte accumulated a winning percentage of at least .650 or better seven times in his career.
Pettitte had also given up more hits than innings pitched 11 times throughout his career.
In each of these years, Pettitte had tied for the league lead in games started.
Pettitte's next start is slated for a minor league exhibition Monday, when the Yankees are off.
"It's just good to get back out there and see somebody in different uniforms, " Pettitte said.
New York LHP Andy Pettitte is expected to pitch in a simulated game this weekend.
The 40-year-old Pettitte was hobbled for nearly three months last season due to a broken leg.
Pettitte was persuaded to attend San Jacinto Junior College by legendary college baseball coach Wayne Graham.
Andy Pettitte ranks 55th on the all-time career wins list tied with Frank Tanana.
However, Pettitte ranks 13th on the all-time career wins list for a left-handed pitcher.
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