Feldman leaves Saturday's game

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08/21/2010 - Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers pitcher Scott Feldman left Saturday's game in Baltimore with an undisclosed injury.

Feldman took over for starter Cliff Lee and got the final out in the sixth inning. He came out to take his warmup tosses in the bottom of the seventh and was taken off the hill after his knee buckled.

The 27-year-old right-hander entered Saturday's game with a 6-9 record and a 5.44 earned run average in 24 games, 20 as a starter.

He was replaced by Michael Kirkman, making his major league debut.

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