Burrell isn’t ‘dogging it’

Phillies left fielder Pat Burrell probably was the kid who told his teacher that his dog ate his homework.

His excuse for sitting out Tuesday's game with a stiff neck: His 120-pound pet Irish Bulldog, Elvis.

“I blame the dog,” Burrell said. “He had the pillow.”

Burrell woke up stiff on Tuesday morning and by early evening still couldn't turn his neck to his left.

“I couldn't turn to see the pitcher,” Burrell said.

Burrell was fine by yesterday and back in the Phils' lineup.

(phillyburbs.com)