June 24 (UPI) — Athletics infielder Zack Gelof sustained punctures from spikes in his right hand, resulting in his exit and snapping a 24-game hitting streak.

Gelof sustained the injury in the second inning of a 3-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in San Francisco. He was manning second base when Giants third baseman Matt Chapman accidentally stepped on his hand, piercing his skin and drawing blood.

Jeff McNeil replaced Gelof, who retired Chapman during the play. Gelof, who went 0 for 1, failed to record a hit for the first time since May 24. He went 33 for 94 (.351) during his 24-game hitting streak, which was tied for the longest in MLB over the last two years.

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas started the 2026 season with a matching hot streak. Gelof hit .282 with 11 home runs, 10 doubles, a triple, eight stolen bases and 29 RBIs through his first 62 appearances this season.

Manager Mark Kotsay told reporters the Athletics will monitor swelling in Gelof’s hand and called him “day-to-day.” He also said he didn’t believe he would go on the injured list.

“There is a laceration to the hand,” Kotsay said. “No stitches required. Pretty much got him just on the top between the thumb and the index. There is some swelling. No fracture. X-ray was negative. Best positive outcome for that situation.

“It’s unfortunate for him, with the hitting streak, that circumstances took him out of the game and his hitting streak comes to an end.”

Giants first baseman Rafael Devers started the bottom of the second inning with a ground out. Right fielder Jung Hoo Lee settled in for the next at-bat. He hit the second pitch he saw from starter Aaron Civale to right center field for a 414-foot solo homer for the game’s first run.

Shortstop Willy Adames followed with a double, bringing Chapman to the plate. The veteran infielder hit the second pitch of that exchange to left field, plating Adames. Chapman rounded first base and attempted to slide into second, but was beaten by a throw to Gelof.

Gelof caught the ball and dove toward Chapman, tagging him with his gloved left hand while his right hand landed in the dirt. Chapman’s left foot came down on top of Gelof’s bare hand, resulting in the punctures and his early exit.

The Athletics plated their lone run off an RBI single from third baseman Max Muncy in the third inning. Devers went on to drive in the game’s final score with an RBI single in the seventh.

Giants starter Robbie Ray allowed just two hits and one run over eight innings to improve to 6-6 this season. Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom collected two of the Athletics’ three hits.

Civale allowed six hits and two runs over four innings to drop to 5-4 this season. Tuesday’s loss extended a three-game losing streak for the Athletics, who sit in second place in the American League West, 2.5 games behind the division-leading Seattle Mariners (41-39).

The Giants (32-46) will host the Athletics in the second game of the series at 9:45 p.m. EDT Wednesday in San Francisco,

June 24 (UPI) — Athletics infielder Zack Gelof sustained punctures from spikes in his right hand, resulting in his exit and snapping a 24-game hitting streak.

Gelof sustained the injury in the second inning of a 3-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in San Francisco. He was manning second base when Giants third baseman Matt Chapman accidentally stepped on his hand, piercing his skin and drawing blood.

Jeff McNeil replaced Gelof, who retired Chapman during the play. Gelof, who went 0 for 1, failed to record a hit for the first time since May 24. He went 33 for 94 (.351) during his 24-game hitting streak, which was tied for the longest in MLB over the last two years.

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas started the 2026 season with a matching hot streak. Gelof hit .282 with 11 home runs, 10 doubles, a triple, eight stolen bases and 29 RBIs through his first 62 appearances this season.

Manager Mark Kotsay told reporters the Athletics will monitor swelling in Gelof’s hand and called him “day-to-day.” He also said he didn’t believe he would go on the injured list.

“There is a laceration to the hand,” Kotsay said. “No stitches required. Pretty much got him just on the top between the thumb and the index. There is some swelling. No fracture. X-ray was negative. Best positive outcome for that situation.

“It’s unfortunate for him, with the hitting streak, that circumstances took him out of the game and his hitting streak comes to an end.”

Giants first baseman Rafael Devers started the bottom of the second inning with a ground out. Right fielder Jung Hoo Lee settled in for the next at-bat. He hit the second pitch he saw from starter Aaron Civale to right center field for a 414-foot solo homer for the game’s first run.

Shortstop Willy Adames followed with a double, bringing Chapman to the plate. The veteran infielder hit the second pitch of that exchange to left field, plating Adames. Chapman rounded first base and attempted to slide into second, but was beaten by a throw to Gelof.

Gelof caught the ball and dove toward Chapman, tagging him with his gloved left hand while his right hand landed in the dirt. Chapman’s left foot came down on top of Gelof’s bare hand, resulting in the punctures and his early exit.

The Athletics plated their lone run off an RBI single from third baseman Max Muncy in the third inning. Devers went on to drive in the game’s final score with an RBI single in the seventh.

Giants starter Robbie Ray allowed just two hits and one run over eight innings to improve to 6-6 this season. Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom collected two of the Athletics’ three hits.

Civale allowed six hits and two runs over four innings to drop to 5-4 this season. Tuesday’s loss extended a three-game losing streak for the Athletics, who sit in second place in the American League West, 2.5 games behind the division-leading Seattle Mariners (41-39).

The Giants (32-46) will host the Athletics in the second game of the series at 9:45 p.m. EDT Wednesday in San Francisco,