ATLANTA (AP) - Chicago Cubs center fielder Jason Heyward had to leave a game against the Atlanta Braves after diving for a liner by Freddie Freeman .
Heyward went out with tightness in his right hamstring. The team said he is still being evaluated.
Heyward was able to walk off the field, getting a hug from former teammate Freeman on his way to the Cubs dugout .
Albert Amora Jr. took over in center.
Heyward failed to knock down Freeman’s hit, which rolled all the way to the wall for a two-run triple that tied Thursday night’s game at 3.
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