Cubs C Soto scratched with sore hand (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

All-Star catcher Geovany Soto has been scratched from the Cubs' lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals because of a sore left hand and is day to day. X-rays taken before Friday's game revealed no structural damage, Cubs spokesman Peter Chase said. Soto hurt his hand on a swing early in Thursday's 12-inning, 7-6 win over Milwaukee, but went on to hit the tying three-run homer off closer Salomon...

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