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PHOENIX -- Andy LaRoche will be out of the Pirates' lineup until at least Friday after injuring his right thumb.

"It's just a little setback, a mild sprain," LaRoche said Tuesday afternoon.

LaRoche sustained the injury Monday while batting in the ninth inning of a 13-7 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. As he hit a game- inning grounder, the bat was jammed back into the webbing between his thumb and finger.

X-rays taken immediately after the game were negative. LaRoche was examined yesterday by a hand specialist, who found no significant damage.

LaRoche will not swing or throw again until Friday, when the Pirates begin a three-game series in Philadelphia.

"If it's not any better Friday, I'll ...

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