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Youkilis hit but hangs in

Wrist is bruised; X-rays negative

Kevin Youkilis was likely looking forward to today's day off soon after getting hit by this Luke Hochevar pitch in the top of the first. (AP Photo) AP Photo

By Amalie Benjamin

Globe Staff / August 7, 2008

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There was almost no chance Kevin Youkilis could remain in the game. Still, after Red Sox manager Terry Francona and the trainers had come out to examine his right wrist in the first inning last night, Youkilis walked over to first base despite being in obvious pain. (Full article: 727 words)