"The Braves' hopes for a second-half resurgence were dealt another blow Wednesday night when Chipper Jones injured his left hamstring in a game against the Florida Marlins.

The major-league hitting leader pulled up and grabbed his leg after crossing first base on a groundout to end the fourth inning at Dolphin Stadium. Jones, 36, hobbled off the field with assistance from Braves trainer Jeff Porter.

General manager Frank Wren said the injury was not believed to be serious, and Jones will be reevaluated Friday before the Braves open a three-game series at Philadelphia. They are off Thursday.

Jones, who is hitting .369, has been plagued by injuries in the past four seasons. This season he has stayed off the disabled list and play 89 of 101 games despite nagging injuries including a partial tear of the right quadriceps, two episodes of back spasms and a right-groin strain."