Mookie Betts scratched with tightness in side

ByABC News
May 27, 2018, 1:36 PM

Boston Red Sox star outfielder Mookie Betts was a late scratch from the starting lineup Sunday against the? Atlanta Braves?because of left side tightness.

The Red Sox said Betts is considered day-to-day.

Blake Swihart started in left field Sunday, with Andrew Benintendi shifting to center field and Jackie Bradley Jr. moving to right field.

The Braves defeated the Red Sox 7-1.

Betts, 25, leads the majors with a .359 batting average and is tied with Mike Trout for the major league lead with 17 home runs this season.