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Nats CF Harper scratched because of stomach virus

Published Jul. 28, 2012 7:51 p.m. ET

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Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper was scratched from the lineup Saturday night because of a stomach virus.

The decision was announced about 30 minutes before the Nationals played at Milwaukee.

Harper leads NL rookies with 52 runs. He was replaced by Corey Brown.

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