[SaxxonWoods]

Yes, he was injured, here it is:

1986:
In September 1986, Buckner hit .340 with eight home runs and 22 RBIs, while missing just three games in spite of chronic ankle soreness.

[gov_bean_ counter]

Dave Stapleton should have been on first.

The utility infielder had been a late inning sub for Buckner most of the season.

McNamara still defends his decision to keep Buckner in the game.