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Schilling returns to Boston to have his shoulder examined

BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer

ATLANTA -- Speculation about Curt Schilling's health, which arose after he pitched poorly in his last two starts, apparently was well-founded.

Schilling has left the Red Sox and returned to Boston, where he will have his shoulder examined. The status of his next start, scheduled Sunday in San Diego, remains in question.

The veteran right-hander has allowed 19 hits and 11 runs in his last 9 1/3 innings, over his last two starts. His performance here last night -- in which he was lifted after 4 1/3 innings, trailing 6-1 -- was particularly worrisome, as he failed to reach 91 on the speed gun and didn't strike out a batter in a start for the first time in 14 years.

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