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Back spasms force Beckett to miss start
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox ace Josh Beckett was forced to miss his first Grapefruit League start on Saturday afternoon due to lower back spasms.
Beckett, who had previously faced Northeastern University in an exhibition contest and the Twins in a "B" game, was warming up to face the Marlins, but he stopped and called out catcher Jason Varitek. Manager Terry Francona, pitching coach John Farrell and trainer Mike Reinhold walked out from Boston's dugout and visited the mound, along with the infielders.
After they spoke with Beckett, the right-hander walked off the mound and headed toward the Red Sox's clubhouse with Reinhold.
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This is definitely worrisome for the Red Sox - but, in the very least, it isn't a problem with his shoulder, arm, or hand.
Beckett Scratched from Start
Beckett Scratched from Start
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