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Marlins Scratch Liam Hicks From Lineup With Back Tightness
Miami Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched from Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants due to back tightness. Esteury Ruiz replaced Hicks in the lineup.
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Miami Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched from their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness. Hicks originally was scheduled to bat leadoff as the designated hitter. Instead, Esteury Ruiz replaced Hicks in the lineup, and Owen Caissie was moved from right field to designated hitter.
The 27-year-old Hicks is having a breakout offensive season in his second year with Miami. He began Saturday with a team-leading 13 home runs and 53 runs batted in. Hicks has alternated among catcher, first base and designated hitter in 73 games.
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