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Justin Crawford's offensive struggles have resulted in fewer opportunities against lefties. Getty
The Philadelphia Phillies were hit with some late injury news ahead of the start of their series against the Detroit Tigers, scratching Justin Crawford from the lineup after a knee issue arose.
The team made the lineup change late in the day on Friday, raising some fears about the team’s starting outfielder. But an update paints a more optimistic picture for Crawford, who may not miss significant time.
As MLB.com reported, the change appeared to be a precautionary move.
“Outfielder Justin Crawford was scratched from the lineup with left knee soreness, the club announced shortly before first pitch. Derek Hill replaced Crawford, batting eighth and playing center field,” the report noted.
The report added that Crawford’s knee injury came at a tough time, with the rookie going through a hot stretch.
“Crawford batted in the lone run of Thursdayâs 1-0 win over the Reds, driving in Hill with a single in the eighth inning,” the report noted. “The rookie has been heating up: He is 8-for-24 (.333) in eight July games and is hitting .350 (21-for-60) with an .814 OPS in his past 20 contests.”
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