Giants suffer blow as Pence ruled out for six weeks

Reuters

Published Mar 05, 2015 10:54PM ET

Giants suffer blow as Pence ruled out for six weeks

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence suffered a fractured left forearm after being struck by a pitch on Thursday and will be out of action for at least six weeks.

Pence, a valuable member of the team's World Series defending roster, was hit in a Spring Training game by Chicago Cubs pitcher Corey Black.

Pence's absence will break a streak of 383 consecutive games played, the longest active stretch in the Major Leagues.