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June 24, 2008
BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer
BOSTON -- First baseman Kevin Youkilis remains out of the lineup, a day after leaving mid-game when he struck in the right eye by an errant throw during between-inning warmups.
Youkilis was struck in the eye by a throw from Mike Lowell Monday night and immediately suffered significant swelling. Today, the eye remains swolen and because of watering in the eye, he's experiencing some blurred vision.
The Red Sox have sent him to Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary to be examined, where it's expected the eye will be dilated.
"He looks like he got beat up," said manager Terry Francona.
The swelling and blurring "would make it hard to hit," said Francona, so the Sox hope that by Wednesday, he'll be ready to return to the lineup.
Brandon Moss, who made his major league debut at first Monday night, is the starting first baseman. Alex Cora is the backup option, with Youkilis unavailable and Sean Casey serving the middle game of his three-game suspension.
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