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NEW YORK — New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was hit in the face by a ball while taking grounders at first base during batting practice Friday and later was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of New York's game against the Colorado Rockies. LeMahieu was visited by a trainer before he headed into the clubhouse. The Yankees said LeMahieu, who was slated to play first base and bat ninth, was scratched for precautionary reasons. Rookie Ben Rice replaced LeMahieu at first base and in the No. 9 spot in the batting order.
