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Blake returns to lineup for Dodgers

Updated: June 9, 2010, 1:05 AM ET

By Tony Jackson | ESPNLosAngeles.com

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LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake returned to the starting lineup Tuesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals after missing the previous five games because of back spasms.

He went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Dodgers' 1-0 win.

Blake, who entered hitting .275 with seven homers, 27 RBIs and a .343 on-base percentage, actually told manager Joe Torre on the way off the field after Thursday night's win over the Cardinals that he was ready to go.

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