Angels star Trout scratched from lineup with bruised elbow

<p>HOUSTON &mdash; Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was scratched from the lineup on Friday night after being hit by a pitch on the left elbow a night before.</p>
<p>Manager Joe Maddon said he expects Trout to return for Saturday’s game. </p>
<p>The team said the three-time AL MVP had a bruised left elbow after being plunked in the fourth inning on Thursday night. He exited in the bottom of the fifth. </p>
<p>Scott Schebler started in center field in place of Trout in the updated lineup. </p>
<p>“Just some soreness," Angels general manager Perry Minasian said. “It’s so early in the season and there’s such a long way to go. One thing about Mike is he loves to play. It takes a lot to get him out of the lineup."</p>
<p>“But just with where we’re at today and the amount of soreness he had, we thought it was best for him to take the day," Minasian said.</p>
<p>Trout is off to a great start this season, leading the American League with a .393 average and six home runs. </p>
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