SF Giants 1B LaMonte Wade Jr. leaves game in Atlanta with cramp
The SF Giants removed first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. from Saturday night's game against Atlanta with an apparent injury. Wade was in visible discomfort after rounding first base on a single in the top of the seventh inning. Giants manager Gabe Kapler and head trainer Dave Groeschner ran onto the field and, after some back and forth with Wade, removed him from the game. Infielder Casey Schmitt, who was recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A, replaced Wade as a pinch-runner. Kapler told reporters Wade was dealing with a cramp in his lat.
Wade has dealt with some minor back issues throughout the season, particularly over the past couple of months. After an excellent start to the season, Wade has struggled to hit for more power recently, although he hit his first homer in two weeks to start Saturday's game. On the season, Wade has hit .259/.385/.414 with 14 doubles, a triple, and 12 home runs on the season. His .799 OPS is easily one of the best marks on the team.
The SF Giants obviously feel lucky that LaMonte Wade Jr. will not have to miss any extended time and presumably will be available on Sunday.
