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Wieters back in lineup for 1st time in a week
- Updated: July 25, 2016
BALTIMORE — A week after being hit by a pitch on his right foot, catcher Matt Wieters returned to the Orioles’ lineup for their series opener against the Rockies on Monday. Caleb Joseph had started the past six games behind the plate.
Wieters said he knew when the injury first happened it was more than just a bruise, but he was still surprised he was out for a week.
“It’s got better each day,” Wieters said. “Moving around on it is no problem now. That was kind of the thing we were waiting for, was kind of being able to run and really just walk without any kind of hindrance. That’s all gone now, so I feel good to get back out there.”
While Joseph has struggled for much of the season, he played well in Wieters’ absence. He went 7-for-20 (.350) in the six games, including at least one hit in each of the past four contests. Plus, he helped the O’s pitching staff find its form: The rotation posted a 1.04 ERA in …
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