NEW YORK -- A's lefty Scott Kazmir exited Wednesday night's start against the Yankees after three innings with left triceps tightness.
Kazmir held New York to one unearned run on two hits and struck out four, walking one. He exited having thrown 50 pitches.
A's manager Bob Melvin turned to right-hander Evan Scribner to begin the fourth inning, during which the Yankees scored two runs.
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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