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A neck injury sustained Thursday night on a slide at home plate has Indians catcher Yan Gomes on the bench Friday as the team opens a series against visiting Tampa Bay.

Gomes, who missed much of the year with a knee issue, has yet to find the consistent stroke that marked his 2014 season. He is 3-for-23 in his last eight games as his average has fallen to .211.

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