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Yankees' Elmer Rodriguez 'started crying' watching cousins take top two spots in Kentucky Derby

New York Post·Dan Martin·29 days ago
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Rookie right-hander Elmer Rodríguez, just days after making his MLB debut with the Yankees , had another memorable moment Saturday, as two of his cousins rode in the Kentucky Derby and finished first and second. José Ortiz took Golden Tempo to the winner’s circle at Churchill Downs, with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard favorite Renegade finishing second. Elmer Rodríguez throws a pitch during the Yankees’ April 29 game against the Rangers. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Rodríguez, who is set to make his second start for the Yankees on Tuesday against the Rangers, said he watched the race alone and was “more nervous watching that race than [in] my debut. I don’t know why. I started crying.” Rodríguez, a 22-year-old right-hander, said he saw Irad Ortiz ride Renegade on Feb. 7 at Tampa Bay Downs. José Ortiz (l.) and Irad Ortiz Jr. (r.) are pictured during the Kentucky Derby on May 2.…

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