Lo Duca misses chance to play Mets

 
The Nationals are playing their second series against the Mets at Shea Stadium this season, but catcher Paul Lo Duca is disappointed that he will not be playing in any of the games because of a fractured right hand. He will not be back until the All-Star break. [link]

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