Franco exits with sore elbow as Phillies beat Rays

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. (Brad Penner/USA Today)Maikel Franco had never felt something like this, he said. The rookie said he felt "a little bit of pain" in his right elbow. And that little bit proved to be enough for the Phillies to show caution Monday night in a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay.

Franco was removed from the game with elbow soreness. Interim manager Pete Mackanin said he thinks Franco hurt his the elbow on a sharp diving catch and throw to end the sixth inning. Franco was evaluated after the game. He said he thinks it's not a big deal.…