San Francisco Giants shortstop Marco Scutaro traveled with the team to St. Louis yesterday after being diagnosed with a left hip muscle strain, reports Janie McCauley of the Associated Press:

Marco Scutaro traveled to St. Louis w/ #SFGiants late morning. Has left hip muscle strain. Status unclear for NLCS Game 3 Wed vs #Cardinals

— Janie McCauley (@JanieMcCAP) October 16, 2012

McCauley received a text from Giants manager Bruce Bochy that said Scutaro is "doing fine." The skipper added that there’s a good chance the infielder suits up for the Giants’ Game 3 matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals today.

Scutaro sustained his hip injury during the 1^st inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. While attempting to turn a double play, Scutaro was taken out by a hard slide by Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday. He was able to remain in the game but ultimately exited in the 6^th inning.

It looks like Scutaro won’t be forced to miss a game due to the injury, which is good news for the Giants. Since coming over from the Colorado Rockies in a summer trade, the 36-year-old has been extremely productive at the plate for San Francisco.