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Mets’ Cespedes Says Round Of Golf Did Not Play Role In Shoulder Issue

CHICAGO (CBSNewYork/AP) — Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes left Game 4 of the NL Championship Series on Wednesday night with soreness in his left shoulder, and said he expects to be ready for the World Series.

Cespedes played golf in the morning at a local country club and said the round had no impact on his trouble.

“It’s part of my routine — I played all year long,” Cespedes said through a translator after New York beat Chicago 8-3 to complete a four-game sweep. “I played all of last year and it actually helped with my swing.