Yankees missing Swisher due to sore heel
July 23, 2010
NEW YORK (AP)—Right fielder Nick Swisher(notes) was a late scratch from the New YorkYankees’ lineup because he woke up with a sore left Achilles’ heel.
Swisher was initially set to bat second Friday, but when he arrived atYankee Stadium before the game against the Kansas City Royals he told the teemhis heel was hurting. He says he couldn’t figure out when he hurt it.
Swisher says he is available to pinch hit.
Colin Curtis(notes) will take his spot in right field and bat ninth. Brett Gardenerwas moved from the No. 9 hole and will bat leadoff. Derek Jeter(notes) moved from firstto second in the order.
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