Dodgers’ Ethier hit on right elbow, leaves game

Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier gets hit by a pitch during the third inning of a spring training baseball exhibition game. (Chris Carlson/AP)

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier left Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox after he was hit on his right elbow by a pitch.

Ethier fell to the dirt in pain after he was plunked by rookie Carlos Rodon in the third. He was replaced by Chris Heisey, who homered in the fifth.

X-rays on Ethier’s elbow were negative, and he is expected to play Thursday against the Angels in Anaheim.

White Sox slugger Jose Abreu went 4 for 4 with an RBI double, and Rodon allowed four hits in 5 1-3 innings. Melky Cabrera had a sacrifice fly.

Dodgers right-hander Joe Wieland allowed nine hits and two runs in five innings in his first spring start.

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