<p>Jason Bay's nagging right hip and hamstring kept him out Thursday, but he hopes to be in the lineup Friday night. The leftfielder said he'll run before the game before making the call.</p>

Jason Bay's nagging right hip and hamstring kept him out Thursday, but he hopes to be in the lineup Friday night. The leftfielder said he'll run before the game before making the call.

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