Norris exits in first with tightness in back

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LOS ANGELES — Dodgers starting pitcher Bud Norris was removed from Sunday’s game against Arizona in the first inning because of muscle tightness in his back.

Norris grabbed his lower back seven pitches into the game, shortly after walking leadoff hitter Jean Segura, bringing manager Dave Roberts and assistant trainer Nate Lucero to the mound. After a couple practice throws, Norris was allowed to continue.

But after Norris retired Michael Bourn on a popout after six more pitches, Roberts and Lucero again came to the mound and this time took Norris back to the dugout …

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