Athletics' Gelof leaves game after hand injury from spiked cleat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Athletics infielder Zack Gelof exited Tuesday night's game against the Giants in the second inning due to a serious injury. Gelof's right hand was stepped on by the Giants' Matt Chapman during a tag play at second base, resulting in a gruesome injury. The game is ongoing, and further updates on Gelof's condition are expected after the contest. This incident comes as both teams are aiming to improve their standings.
- •Zack Gelof injured in second inning against Giants
- •Matt Chapman stepped on Gelof's right hand during a tag
- •Gelof left the field for medical attention
- •Game is still in progress as of now
- 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — Athletics' Zack Gelof loses hit streak at 24 games after getting spiked on his right hand
- 5:16 AMESPN — Athletics' Gelof exits after hand spiked by cleat
"Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof's 24-game hitting streak came to a quick and painful end Tuesday night. Gelof flied out to right as the leadoff hitter in the Athletics’ 3-1 loss to San Francisco. In the second inning, the Giants’ Matt Chapman hit a liner off the left-field wall to bring home Willy Adames and give San Francisco a 2-0 lead.
"Athletics infielder Zack Gelof left Tuesday night's game in the second inning with a gruesome injury after the Giants' Matt Chapman stepped on Gelof's right hand during an awkward tag play at second base.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 5:46 AMAthletics' Zack Gelof loses hit streak at 24 games after getting spiked on his right hand
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof's 24-game hitting streak came to a quick and painful end Tuesday night. Gelof flied out to right as the leadoff hitter in the Athletics’ 3-1 loss to San Francisco. In the second inning, the Giants’ Matt Chapman hit a liner off the left-field wall to bring home Willy Adames and give San Francisco a 2-0 lead.
- ESPNJun 24, 2026, 5:16 AMAthletics' Gelof exits after hand spiked by cleat
Athletics infielder Zack Gelof left Tuesday night's game in the second inning with a gruesome injury after the Giants' Matt Chapman stepped on Gelof's right hand during an awkward tag play at second base.
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