Angels first baseman Albert Pujols left Wednesday night's game against the Athletics in Oakland with left hamstring tightness.
Albert Pujols leaves game early with left hamstring tightness
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Pujols singled to center field against A's pitcher Dan Otero in the sixth inning, but slowed up as he was running to first. He was removed for pinch-runner Grant Green.
Angels Albert Pujols just came out of the game after grabbing his left hamstring while running to first.
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) April 30, 2015
And he's coming out, though it appears he's walking better. Pujols has been struggling, but this is the last thing #Angels offense needs.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) April 30, 2015
#Angels 1B Albert Pujols comes out of the game. Doesn't look real serious but hamstrings can be tricky.
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) April 30, 2015
On the night Pujols was 1-for-3, but is off to a slow start this season, hitting .208/.291/.364 with three home runs and three doubles in 20 games.
The Angels began the night with a record of 9-11, in second place in the American League West.
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