Pence lands on DL with hamstring strain

ATLANTA — Giants right fielder Hunter Pence approached the end of his first full day on the disabled list — Thursday — without knowing the extent to which his troublesome right hamstring is injured.

Pence was aware, however, that another round of diligent physical therapy awaits him after he was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday morning.

After the Giants’ 6-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves, Pence and manager Bruce Bochy explained that they lacked enough information to comment on specifics. Team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akuzuki had not yet issued his judgment regarding the results of the MRI that Pence underwent early Thursday.

Bochy’s implication that Pence might be seriously injured elicited little from Pence himself.

“Unfortunately, he did a pretty good job on it, and that’s a shame,” Bochy said.

Pence repeated that he couldn’t say much until the test results are examined and interpreted. Pence did vow, in his typical passionate fashion, “Whatever it is, I’m going to do whatever it takes to get back as fast as I can.”

Outfielder Mac Williamson was recalled …

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