<b>ITEM</b><div><p>NEW YORK -- Kevin Youkilis' back did not respond the way he had hoped in his
first start in a week on Saturday, once again relegating him to the bench for
Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays, which the Yankees won, 3-2. He
will undergo an MRI on Monday to further examine the cause of his back
tightness.</p>
<p>Youkilis, who had missed six straight games prior to Saturday's start, was
again dealing with the tightness on Sunday morning that initially showed up on
April 20 during the Yankees' game in Toronto.</p><p><b>LOSER</b></p><p>Bombers. With wheelchair-bound Youkilis destined for DL and likely retirement, it's about time<b> BOMBERS COOL THEIR JETS.</b></p><p><b>WINNER</b></p>
<p>Riptorns. With A-Rod and Youkilis out of the way, third base belongs to Jayson Nix as <b>RIPTORNS FIRE ON ALL CYLINDERS.</b></p></div>