MIAMI (AP) — Left fielder Christian Yelich has left the Miami Marlins’ game against Pittsburgh with a strained lower back.

Yelich was replaced by Reed Johnson after running out a groundout in the first inning Friday.

Yelich is batting .259 and has missed only three games this season.

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