Josh Johnson scratched because of flu

MIAMI (AP) — Florida Marlins ace Josh Johnson has been scratched from his start against the New York Mets because of the flu.

Manager Fredi Gonzalez said he sent Johnson home on Sunday because the right-hander was running a fever when he arrived at the ballpark several hours before the game. Johnson was expected to see a doctor. It was uncertain whether he would fly with the team following to Atlanta for the start of the next series.

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