MADRID (AP) — Spain forward Nico Williams had to be substituted before halftime in Athletic Bilbao’s 1-0 loss to Valencia at home on Sunday, prompting concerns ahead of the World Cup.
Williams appeared to suffer a hamstring injury and was replaced by brother Iñaki Williams in the 37th minute at San Mamés stadium.
Nico Williams had already been sidelined for several weeks earlier this year because of another injury.
Athletic did not immediately release details about Sunday’s issue.
“He was limping a lot. He hadn't felt that type of pain before,” Iñaki Williams said. “It's concerning considering the moment we are right now. Let's wait and hope for the best possible scenario."
The 23-year-old Nico Williams has been a regular in Spain’s squad, playing in attack along with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who is also injured.
Spain coach Luis de La Fuente is set to announce a 55-name pre-list for the World Cup on Monday.
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FILE -Spain's Nico Williams eyes the ball prior the start of the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Grant McCray hit his first major league home run in almost two years and Tyler Mahle pitched into the seventh inning as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Monday night.
Luis Arraez got the scoring started with an RBI single in the third that drove in rookie catcher Jesús Rodríguez, who opened the inning with a double.
With two outs in the fourth, Willy Adames singled and McCray sent a 406-foot shot the other way to left-center for his sixth career home run and first since a two-homer game at San Diego on Sept. 7, 2024.
The 25-year-old outfielder went 2 for 22 in 22 big league games last season and had been hitless in six at-bats this year since getting recalled July 10 from Triple-A Sacramento.
McCray started in right field for injured Jung Hoo Lee.
Mahle (3-9) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out three. He threw 54 of his 88 pitches for strikes and was lifted after giving up a leadoff single in the seventh.
Sam Hentges, Dylan Smith and Erik Miller combined to retire Milwaukee's last nine batters. Miller got three outs for his third save, finishing the three-hitter.
Brewers starter Brandon Sproat (3-6) permitted three runs and six hits in six innings. He picked off a pair of runners at first base.
San Francisco lost Casey Schmitt to an apparent leg injury, as the third baseman exited in the second after pulling up awkwardly while rounding first base. Christian Koss replaced Schmitt.
Schmitt adds to San Francisco’s growing injury list as the team was already without third baseman Matt Chapman (abdominal strain) and Lee (right elbow soreness).
Brewers RHP Logan Henderson (4-1, 3.05 ERA) opposes Giants RHP Landen Roupp (7-8, 3.93) on Tuesday night.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
San Francisco Giants' Grant McCray, right, celebrates with Willy Adames (2) after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in San Francisco, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
San Francisco Giants' Luis Arraez steals second as Milwaukee Brewers' Cooper Pratt (12) leaps for a high throw from the catcher during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, July 27, 2026. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Hentges throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle (31) tags out Milwaukee Brewers' Luis Lara (18) at first base during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) playfully slaps San Francisco Giants' Luis Arraez, right, during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
San Francisco Giants' Grant McCray is doused by teammates after their team's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers during a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
