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Harper scratched due to stomach bug

MILWAUKEE -- Bryce Harper was a late scratch from the Nationals' lineup on Tuesday night at Miller Park.

Manager Dave Martinez penciled in Michael A. Taylor in Harper's spot in center field for the second game of Washington's seven-game road trip.

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"[Harper's] got a little stomach issue going, and I rather have him be available to come off the bench," Martinez said. "I don't know how far he can actually play, but if he can come off the bench and help us that way, that'd be good.