PHOENIX–Giants manager Bruce Bochy spent part of his Sunday morning chat with reporters discussing Pablo Sandoval’s impressive durability.
Then Sandoval left the Giants’ series finale against the Diamondbacks after taking a hit by pitch off his right elbow.
With third baseman Evan Longoria on the disabled list after taking a hit by pitch off his hand June 14 against the Marlins, Sandoval stepped in and assumed the starting job.
After D’backs starter Zack Godley pegged Sandoval with a fastball on his elbow in the top of the third, Sandoval stayed in the game following a discussion with Bochy and trainer Dave Groeschner.