After sweeping the Colorado Rockies in their last series, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be looking to build on their momentum against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.
While the Dodgers have been hot lately, they are still making some changes to their lineup for their series opener against the Pirates. This includes with outfielder Kyle Tucker.
Kyle Tucker Batting Sixth for Dodgers vs. Pirates
Tucker will be in a new spot in the Dodgers’ lineup against the Pirates, as he will be hitting in the sixth spot. This comes after he batted seventh for the Dodgers in their most recent game against the Rockies.
Tucker moving up a spot in the Dodgers’ lineup comes after he went 2-for-5 in their most recent game against the Rockies. Now, he will be looking to put together another multi-hit game for Los Angeles against Pittsburgh.
Here is the Dodgers’ full lineup for their game against the Pirates.
Shohei Ohtani DH
Freddie Freeman 1B
Andy Pages CF
Max Muncy 3B
Mookie Betts SS
Kyle Tucker RF
Tommy Edman 2B
Teoscar Hernandez LF
Hunter Feduccia C
Tucker Looking to Heat Back Up for the Dodgers
It is no secret that Tucker has been struggling during his first season with the Dodgers. In 120 games so far this campaign with the National League West team, he has posted 11 home runs, 55 RBI, and a .232 batting average. This is after he recorded 22 home runs, 73 RBI, and a .266 batting average last season for the Chicago Cubs.
With this, Tucker is certainly looking to heat back up for the Dodgers during this final stretch of the season. It will be interesting to see if he can put together a big game for Los Angeles against the Pirates from here. It could be exactly what helps the All-Star outfielder get his game back on track.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Kyle Tucker News Before Pirates Series