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Cardinals’ Diaz sidelined after being hit on hand by pitch

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July 31st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

MIAMI (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Aledmys Diaz has left their game at Miami with a bruised right hand after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. Diaz took his base, but was replaced after the inning. He was hit by a pitch from Andrew Cashner, making his first start since being acquired by Miami in a seven-player trade. Diaz is to undergo further examinations Monday. He’s batting .312 with 14 home runs.