OF Allen Craig was unavailable on Thursday because of a left hamstring ailment he suffered in Wednesday’s game. “I don’t think it’s something that has to be a big deal,” Craig said after being examined by a doctor.
RF Carlos Beltran said he hoped to be able to play Friday in Los Angeles. He said he would test his knee in some pre-game sprints and he said: “If everything goes well, I plan to be in the lineup.”
RF Matt Carpenter struggled in the outfield on Thursday, but had another strong game offensively, singling his first three times up. Carpenter has shown to be among the best bench players in the league as a rookie.
RHP Kyle McClellan, who has had two major elbow surgeries in his career, both while he was in the minors, had to leave the game in the seventh inning when he felt pain. “There’s a fine line between regular soreness and pain,” said McClellan, who added that his elbow hasn’t felt right for 10 days to two weeks.
