CHICAGO — Cubs starter Jason Bere will miss his next start with a bruised knee after Reds first baseman Sean Casey knocked him out of Wednesday's game with a line drive.

        With one out in the third inning, Casey hit a line drive that ricocheted off the former Red's right knee into foul territory. The ball went far enough for Casey to make second with a double.

        “It scares you, and Bere and I played a couple of years together and he is such a good guy,” Casey said. “You never like to see that happen and obviously it was totally accidental.”

        Bere (1-9) dropped to the ground as trainers came out to assist. Casey, obviously concerned, took his helmet off and shook his head. X-rays were negative, but Bere won't make his next start on Monday at Florida.

        “I can think of better spots to be hit in,” Bere said. “It didn't get the kneecap, just the bone on the sides. I've been hit a few times on the thigh, calf and other places, but that one got me pretty good.”

        Bere has not won in 13 starts since April 12.

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