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Cardinals' Holliday leaves game after being hit by pitch (The Associated Press)

CLEVELAND (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday has left a game against Cleveland after he was hit by a pitch from Corey Kluber.

Holliday, the third batter in Wednesday's game, was hit on the left elbow by a 94 mph fastball. He backed away from the plate after being hit, removed his helmet and fell to one knee in pain.

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny and a trainer checked on Holliday, who slowly walked to first base.

Holliday remained in the game temporarily, but was replaced in left field by Pete Kozma in the second inning.