 By late March sports writers were already penciling in Landrith as the definite opening day starter behind home plate for San Francisco, but on April 3 Landrith had a freak accident with his hand in an exhibition game against the Cubs, suffering a hair-line fracture on the back of his index finger.He hit the bat or helmet of Cubs hitter Lou Johnson when Lou got out in front of the plate after a swinging strike out in the 4th inning.Landrith attempted to throw the ball to second base as Johnson swung his bat, causing the injury.