Angels star Trout scratched from lineup with bruised elbow

HOUSTON (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was scratched from the lineup on Friday night after being hit by a pitch on the left elbow a night before. Manager Joe Maddon said he expects the three-time AL MVP to return for Saturday’s game at Houston. Trout is off to a great start this season, leading the American League with a .393 average and six home runs.