Seattle's Pontius out for 7 weeks
SEATTLE - Seattle's right-hander <a href=p2530.html>Garrett 
Pontius</a> suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and 
will be out for at least 7 weeks. In the 2nd of the 
game against Minnesota he experienced pain in his throwing 
arm and had to leave the game. Pontius was rushed to 
an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. 
Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Rotator Cuff 
Muscle. Garrett has a record of 4-6 this season, with 
an ERA of 4.00. In 96.2 Innings he was able to strike 
out 73 batters. 
