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Angels' Jered Weaver has MRI because of neck tightness

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver underwent an MRI on Thursday because of discomfort in his neck.

The right-hander gave up home runs to Joc Pederson, Austin Barnes and Scott Van Slyke during a 13-13 tie against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Weaver allowed five runs and six hits in 2 2-3 innings.

Weaver complained of tightness in his neck Thursday. The Angels called the test precautionary.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver looks at the baseball after giving up a home run to Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes during a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York) The Associated Press
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