Mike Napoli bruises quad, will sit out Saturday

July, 14, 2012
7/14/12
1:30
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SEATTLE -- Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli will sit out Saturday's game at Seattle after bruising the quad muscle in his right leg during a slide at the plate Friday night.

Ranger manager Ron Washington said Yorvit Torrealba will start Saturday behind the plate.

"I just want to give Mike a day to rest his leg," Washington said.

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