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Gelof’s Streak Ends in Injury
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- Jun 24, 2026
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Summary
Zach Gelof’s 24-game hitting streak ends abruptly after a painful injury when Matt Chapman stepped on his hand during Tuesday’s game against the Giants, forcing him out of action with just one at-bat—a flyout. Despite the setback, Gelof’s season has been stellar: .284 batting average, 11 homers, 29 RBIs, 8 steals, and a dramatic improvement in plate discipline (down from 45% K-rate last year to under 25% this season). Now the focus shifts to his recovery—Athletics hope he avoids the injured list, with Jeff McNeil, Max Muncy, and Darell Hernaiz ready to fill in. The team’s momentum is also at risk as they try to break a three-game losing streak after dropping two straight to the Angels. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fbda1ddb5d612f8c