Pujols scratched with back discomfort (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols did not make the cross-state trip for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox because of discomfort in his lower back. The three-time National League MVP did not play Sunday against the Florida Marlins -- a scheduled day off -- and is not expected to play against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, a game also being played in Fort Myers.

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