Kosuke Fukudome started for the second straight game after missing two games to a calf injury. The right fielder hit at the top of the batting order and went 0-for-3 in the Cubs 6-5 loss to the White Sox.Fuku did score two runs to take his run total to 55 on the season.

Fukudome returns with a 2-for-4 day

Kosuke Fukudome is back in the starting lineup for the White Sox after missing two games to a calf injury.Fukudome is hitting leadoff for the Cubs as they visit U.S. Cellular Field.

Kosuke Fukudome is back in the starting lineup for the White Sox after missing two games to a a calf injury.Fukudome is hitting leadoff for the Cubs as they visit U.S. Cellular Field.

Kosuke Fukudome sat out another game on Thursday due to tightness in his left calf, according to MLB.com. He ran in the outfield today, but didn't go at full speed.He didn't start for the second straight day, but the ailment is believed to be minor and he was scratched as a precaution. He could still serve as a pinch-hitter if needed today, and could be back in the starting lineup for this weekend's series against the cross-town rival White Sox at US Cellular Field.

Kosuke Fukudome sat out another game on Thursday due to tightness in his left calf, according to MLB.com. He ran in the outfield today, but didn't go at full speed.He didn't start for the second straight day, but the ailment is believed to be minor and he is sitting as a precaution. He could still serve as a pinch-hitter if needed today, and could be back in the starting lineup for this weekend's series against the cross-town rival White Sox at US Cellular Field.

Kosuke Fukudome does not need to see a doctor for the left calf tightness that forced him to miss Wednesday's game, according to the Daily Herald.The injury is not deemed as serious, and he shouldn't be out of action for long.

Fukudome doesn't need doctor for injury

Kosuke Fukudome did not start the Cubs game on Wednesday due to a tight left calf, according to MLB.com. Hot youngster Eric Patterson will start in his place.This move is to avoid a potentially bigger issues of Fukudome really injuring himself. Look for a potentially quick return from Kosuke.

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