On Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will conclude their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in California.
The Dodgers will look to go for the sweep after winning each of the first two games.
Most recently, they won by a score of 4-3 on Saturday.
Kyle Tucker had one hit, two RBIs and one stolen base in four at-bats.
UPDATE: The Dodgers won 4-0.
Kyle Tucker Makes Statement
Tucker has struggled in a big way this season (and recently).
Therefore, getting two RBIs was a good sign.
After the game, he met with the media (h/t Dodgers Nation).
Tucker: “Yeah, like you said, I haven’t had a hit in the last three home stands, but I don’t keep up with stats like that. I just try and go up there and take the next at-bat and just try and have a good quality at-bat, whether it’s working a long at-bat or drawing a walk or getting a hit, moving guys over. So it kind of is what it is, but I just try and go up there and have a good at-bat regardless.”
“I haven’t had a hit in the last 3 home stands. I don’t keep up with stats like that. I just go out there and take the next AB and try to have a good quality AB.”
Tucker had signed with the Dodgers over the offseason.
He is batting .230 with 100 hits, 11 home runs, 57 RBIs, 69 runs and eight stolen bases in 122 games.
The Dodgers wrote (via X) on January 21: “The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to a four-year contract for $240 million. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers designated outfielder Michael Siani for assignment.”
Before the Dodgers, Tucker had spent time with the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs.
He won the 2022 World Series title (and has made four MLB All-Star Games).
Looking At The Dodgers Right Now
The Dodgers are at the top of the National League West with a 79-51 record in 130 games.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 39-26 in 65 games at home).
Following the Pirates, the Dodgers will visit the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Truist Park.
Struggling Los Angeles Dodgers Star Kyle Tucker Makes Honest Statement