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• Ludwick was in the lineup for the second consecutive day Thursday and third time in four games since returning from a right shoulder injury that kept him out for more than four months.

Baker said his left fielder still has some work to do to get his timing back.

"Physically, he [looks good], but timing-wise, not good," Baker said. "But how can you be when you're 4 1/2 months behind? He'll be good as long as I pace him. We're just glad to have him back."

Kevin Massoth is an associate reporter for MLB.com.
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