Chris Young scratched; Gee gets the start
Chris Young #55 of the New York Mets pitches against the Washington Nationals. (April 10, 2011) Credit: Getty Images
According to Kimberley Martin and Ken Davidoff on Twitter, the Mets scratched Chris Young prior to first pitch.
Martin tweeted that the Mets announced Young "couldn't get loose in the bullpen." Dillon Gee started in Young's place.
Young is 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA this year, but has battled injuries. Gee entered the game at 2-0 with a 3.50 ERA.
Jon Garland is on the hill for the Dodgers.
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