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yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton He left Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves early with tightness in his left hamstring.
The team announced that the former MVP will undergo imaging on Sunday.
Stanton doubled to lead off the fourth inning. He would score on Gleyber Torres‘ double later in the inning, but cameras caught Stanton cautiously circling third base as he headed home. The broadcast also captured Stanton visibly grimacing as he crossed home plate.
When his turn came in the order in the sixth, he pinch-hit with Trent Grisham.
Stanton finished 1 for 2 with the run scored.
The Yankees designated hitter has had a bounce-back year. In 69 games, Stanton is hitting .246 with 18 home runs and driving in 45 RBIs.