Pettitte hurt an elbow tendon while batting.

佩蒂特在击球时伤了肘腱。

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Despite his lackluster start in Colorado, Andy Pettitte has been the most consistent starter for the Yankees this year.

关于小派，虽然他在对上洛矶时表现平平，但却是洋基本季最稳定的投手。

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Pettitte has been out since May 17 with a strained muscle in his upper back.

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Pettitte left after 4 2-3 innings because of tightness in his upper left back.

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Besides, the reason for this loss was as much about Andy Pettitte as anything else.

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