A-Rod hurt against Boston Red Sox

Alex Rodriguez left the New York Yankees' exhibition game against Boston Wednesday night after being hit in the face by a deflected ball at third base.\nThe team said Rodriguez has a bruised left cheekbone, and the CT scan was negative.\nIt all happened against the Red Sox -- the team that tried and failed to land the reigning AL MVP this winter before the Yankees managed to work out a deal to acquire him from Texas and move him to third base from shortstop, his natural position.\nBrian Daubach was on first base when Kevin Millar doubled to left field. Hideki Matsui fielded the ball and threw to third, but it hit Daubach on the leg as he slid and ricocheted into Rodriguez's face below his left eye.\nAlso in Tampa, Fla., Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams went 1-for-5 in his spring debut and opening day starter Mike Mussina allowed one run in 5 1-3 innings in a minor league game.\nWilliams, who had his appendix removed Feb. 26, was the designated hitter in the Triple-A game against Toronto minor leaguers.\n"I've got to get out there playing," Williams said. "I'm going crazy. But at the same time I know I have to keep it under control"