Baker exits start early with groin strain

 
Twins starter Scott Baker left Saturday night's game against the Tigers after only three innings with a re-aggravation of a right groin strain. [link]

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His start was done after three innings due to what the team is calling a mild re-aggravation of his right groin. The move was apparently precautionary.
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