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Wong sits after leaving Saturday with elbow soreness

Second baseman Kolten Wong will not start Sunday's finale with the Giants after leaving Saturday's contest with elbow soreness.

Utility man Greg Garcia will take his place and bat second in the order. Wong has appeared in 37 games this season, having started in 34.

Right fielder Stephen Piscotty will also sit after returning to the majors from his disabled list stint, with Tommy Pham getting the start. Piscotty went 1-for-5 with a hit by pitch Saturday.

Additionally, third baseman Jhonny Peralta will make his first start since coming back from an upper respiratory illness and subsequent allergic reaction from medication.