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Yankees Rookie Elmer Rodríguez Moved to Tears as Ortiz Brothers Go 1-2 in Kentucky Derby

His debut week coincided with a Derby result that broke a barrier for a woman trainer.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Jockey Jose Ortiz and Golden Tempo (left) and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. and Renegade (right) celebrate after crossing the finish line at the 152nd Kentucky Derby, Image 2 shows New York Yankees pitcher Elmer Rodriguez pitches against the Texas Rangers
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Overview

  • The Ortiz brothers finished first and second at Churchill Downs on Saturday, with José Ortiz winning on Golden Tempo and Irad Ortiz Jr. runner-up on Renegade.
  • Elmer Rodríguez, their cousin and a Yankees rookie pitcher, said he was more nervous watching the race than in his MLB debut and that he started crying.
  • Rodríguez made his Major League debut last week for New York and is slated for a second start Tuesday against the Rangers, according to team coverage.
  • Cherie DeVaux trained Golden Tempo and became the first woman credited as a Kentucky Derby–winning trainer, a milestone noted by race officials and media.
  • Media reports say Rodríguez could be moved when Carlos Rodón returns from rehab after one more minor-league start, though the Yankees have not announced a roster decision.