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Cruz Out Of Lineup As Rays Look To Even Series

photo: Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to come back from Tuesday night’s loss to the New York Yankees to even up this three-game series between the two clubs.  Michael Wacha (2-2, 5.16 ERA) will get the start, taking on Nestor Cortes Jr. (0-0, 1.95 ERA).  First pitch is scheduled for 7:10.

Rays Starting Lineup

Margot RF

Franco SS

Meadows DH

Diaz 1B

Lowe 2B

Arozrena LF

Wendle 3B

Mejia C

Phillips CF

 

Yankees Starting Lineup

LeMahieu 1B

Torres SS

Odor 2B

Stanton DH

Sanchez C

Gardner LF

Urshela 3B

Allen RF

Florial CF

Cruz Scratched By Rays Before Game

Designated hitter Nelson Cruz was in the Rays’ starting lineup originally for Tuesday night’s contest, but was scratched about three hours before first pitch with what the team is calling a contusion on his right foot.

Manager Kevin Cash said the 41-year-old DH had x-rays taken on his foot, which were negative, and that he could be available to pinch-hit tonight if needed,

Austin Meadows was moved from left field into the DH slot in Cruz’s place, with Randy Arozarena moving from right field to left field, Manuel Margot moving from center field to right field, and Brett Phillips getting the start in center.

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