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Pettitte goes 3, allows 2 hits for Tampa Yanks

Andy Pettitte throws against the New York Mets

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Andy Pettitte took another step toward getting a crack at the Yankees rotation Monday night in Clearwater.

Pettitte, pitching for the single-A Tampa Yankees, went three innings, allowing two hits -- both doubles -- and an earned run.

The southpaw threw 32 pitches, 26 for strikes, and struck out two batters. He didn't walk anybody.

Pettitte was originally scheduled to pitch in an...

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