{"id":716192,"date":"2026-06-20T21:17:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T21:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/716192\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T21:17:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T21:17:07","slug":"liam-hicks-removed-from-marlins-lineup-vs-giants-because-of-back-tightness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/716192\/","title":{"rendered":"Liam Hicks removed from Marlins’ lineup vs. Giants because of back tightness"},"content":{"rendered":"

MIAMI (AP) \u2014 Miami Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched for their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness.<\/p>\n

Hicks originally was scheduled to bat leadoff as the designated hitter. Instead, Esteury Ruiz replaced Hicks in the lineup, and Owen Caissie was moved from right field to DH.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old Hicks is having a breakout offensive season in his second year with Miami. He began Saturday with a team-leading 13 homers and 53 RBIs. Hicks has alternated among catcher, first base and designated hitter in 73 games.<\/p>\n

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