MILWAUKEE–Ryder Jones earned a start at first base Sunday in part because he hit a pinch-hit home run Saturday, and also because the Giants wanted to give Brandon Belt an additional day to rest a sore knee.
In the fifth inning, Jones suffered his own knee injury, as his left knee buckled after he swung at an offering from Brewers starter Zach Davies.
Jones immediately went to the ground after completing his swing and clutched his knee before trainer Dave Groeschner and manager Bruce Bochy came out to check on the corner infielder.
Jones exited the field with assistance from Groeschner and was replaced by Belt, who pinch hit on Saturday but has battled lingering knee soreness since he returned from the disabled list in August.