Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward crashes into the outfield wall after catching a fly ball hit by the San Francisco Giants' Denard Span in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 20, 2016, in San Francisco. Heyward was injured on the play and left the game. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward left Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning with an apparent abdominal injury after crashing into the wall on a diving catch.
A grimacing Heyward reached for his right hip after robbing Giants leadoff man Denard Span of extra bases on the third pitch he saw from Jake Arrieta.
Heyward crashed into a padded section of the wall to the left of the 421-foot sign.
Heyward walked off the field under his own power, but with assistance from trainers. The Cubs announced Heyward was being evaluated for an in injury to his "right torso," adding that it was in the abdominal area.
Kris Bryant, who started the game at third base, replaced Heyward in right field, and Tommy La Stella came in at third base.
Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward is helped off the field after catching a fly ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Denard Span and crashing into the outfield wall during the first inning of their baseball game Friday, May 20, 2016, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward catches a fly ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Denard Span during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 20, 2016, in San Francisco. Heyward was injured on the play and left the game. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward, reacts after catching a fly ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Denard Span and crashing into the outfield wall, as center fielder Dexter Fowler approaches during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 20, 2016, in San Francisco. Heyward was injured on the play and left the game. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
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