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Mets' Nieuwenhuis scratched from lineup
Major League Baseball

Mets' Nieuwenhuis scratched from lineup

Published Jul. 3, 2012 8:26 p.m. ET

Mets center fielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis was scratched from the lineup right before the first pitch of New York's game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night because of a bruised right hand.

The Mets said Nieuwenhuis was hurt during batting practice. Andres Torres took his place in center field and in the No. 7 spot in the lineup.

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