The San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday night, 5-3 in Phoenix, but they lost starter Barry Zito to a second-inning injury.
Giants’ Barry Zito Injured, Streak In Jeopardy
With the Giants already leading 2-0 on Buster Posey's two-run home run in the first inning, Zito got into trouble in the second. After the Diamondbacks tied the game with two doubles sandwiched around a walk, Arizona starter Joe Saunders laid down a bunt. Attempting to field the ball, Zito seemed to catch his right cleat in the turf and couldn't continue to pitch.
Zito’s injury was later diagnosed as a sprain in the middle of his right foot. It’s not yet known if he’ll miss his next start, but Zito’s never missed a start because of an injury during his career, a streak that stretches back 12 seasons.
Following Zito's exit, San Francisco's bullpen allowed just one run -- closer Brian Wilson, shaky in previous outings, pitched a perfect ninth -- as the Giants wound up winning, 5-3.
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