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Longoria back in Rays lineup 1 day after hurting hand

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is in the starting lineup one day after hurting his right hand.

Longoria was hit by a pitch from Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez in the first inning on Monday. He stayed in the game until being pulled after the fifth due to hand soreness.

Longoria entered Tuesday's game with a .281 batting average, 31 homers and 85 RBIs.