Eye on Babe Ruth HR record, A-Rod feeling pressure, age
NEW YORK -- The slump had reached 0-for-19 and so, of course, Alex Rodriguez found himself answering questions last Saturday about his age and whether his considerable skills were eroding. They were rooted in legitimate observations. The 40-year-old Rodriguez had not looked good at the plate and looked especially poor as he swung late at mid-90s fastballs. His batting average was .100.