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• Kyle Blanks was set to play left field on Wednesday, but a late change to the starting lineup had him move to the designated-hitter spot. Quentin went from DH to left field. Black said Blanks has been dealing with a sore left heel. Blanks might have gotten the day off, but Black said he wanted him in the lineup to play against Red Sox lefty Jon Lester.
View Full Game CoverageView Full Game Coverage • Kyle Blanks was set to play left field on Wednesday, but a late change to the starting lineup had him move to the designated-hitter spot. Quentin went from DH to left field. Black said Blanks has been dealing with a sore left heel. Blanks might have gotten the day off, but Black said he wanted him in the lineup to play against Red Sox lefty Jon Lester.
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