Morneau back from concussion in ‘B’ game
Posted March 8, 2011 12:45 pm.
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Canadian Justin Morneau is back in the batter’s box for the Minnesota Twins for the first time since a concussion knocked him out July 7.
The 2006 AL MVP played first base in a “B” game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on a back field at the Lee County Sports Complex on Tuesday morning. He hit into a fielder’s choice in his first at-bat and then drove in three runs with a double down the line, drawing a loud cheer from the small crowd.
The native of New Westminster, B.C., was kneed in the head sliding into second base against the Toronto Blue Jays just before the all-star break and has been working his way back.
Twins left fielder Delmon Young, who has yet to participate in a regular exhibition game this spring training because of turf toe, also played in the “B” game.
