Oakland's Ellis severely injured 
OAKLAND - Oakland's ace <a href=p759.html>Gerald Ellis</a> 
suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out 
for at least 8-9 weeks. In the 3rd of the game against 
Colorado he experienced pain in his throwing arm and 
had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the 
diagnosis did not surprise many: Ruptured Elbow Ligament. 
Surgery will be performed next week. This season Ellis 
compiled an ERA of 3.60, going 16-7 in 34 starts. He 
fanned 188 while giving up 238 hits in 230 innings. 
Gerald has pitched 3 shutouts and 6 complete games. 
He's 8th in the American League in wins! 
