Yankees protest game against Red Sox

The New York Yankees are protesting their game against the Boston Red Sox because they say there was no indication of an injury to starter Josh Beckett when he left in the fifth inning.

Relief pitcher Manny Delcarmen was given all the time he needed to warm up after Beckett was removed.

The Yankees filed their protest with crew chief Larry Vanover after the fifth. New York was leading 5-0.

After Robinson Cano hit a two-run double, Boston pitching coach John Farrell visited the mound. After consulting with Beckett, he waved to the bullpen. Red Sox manager Terry Francona and a trainer then went to the mound.

Beckett skipped his previous turn in the rotation because of back spasms.

If the Yankees win, the protest is moot. Should the Red Sox rally to win, New York would have 24 hours to file a formal protest with the commissioner's office.