MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton left Friday night’s game against Minnesota in the eighth inning with stiffness in his lower back.
Hamilton singled to right field against Randy Flores with one out in the eighth. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire put right-hander Matt Capps in to face Nelson Cruz, and while Capps was warming up, Hamilton summoned the trainers.
After a brief conversation, Hamilton was replaced by Cristian Guzman at first base. He is listed as day-to-day.
Hamilton had a painkilling shot in his knee on Tuesday and missed the final two games of the Kansas City series.
Hamilton was the designated hitter against the Twins and had two hits and a walk to raise his league-leading average to .362.
