Our Seattle Mariners just dropped an absolute heartbreaker to the Athletics, losing 7-6. Seriously, how many times are we gonna see that score? And what makes it sting extra hard today is hearing about the latest drama with that Dodger Dalton Rushing. Remember him? He is the guy who absolutely scorched us back on July 30 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, launching a massive three-run dinger in the fourth inning. Now, this very same dude is dealing with some seriously messy elbow issues that forced him out of Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals. You never wish injury on anyone, but when the M’s lose these tight ones, every single run, every player, and every single game feels like it counts for double.
Rushing’s Return Hits a Snag, Days After Our Own Heartbreak
Yeah, Rushing was supposed to be the designated hitter for the Dodgers on Saturday, but nope, scratched from the lineup. Why? Elbow soreness. This is more than just a minor tweak, folks. This kid just spent four agonizing weeks on the injured list, sidelined by a partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow. He *just* got activated on Tuesday, for crying out loud! And what has he done since? He played in the last four games, but he was literally only batting, meaning no throwing, which tells you everything about how careful they were trying to be with that elbow. Even then, his bat wasn’t doing much good, going hitless in four at-bats, with just one hit by pitch to show for it. Hours before first pitch on Saturday, he was out there on the field, trying to test that elbow, throwing from all sorts of varying distances in the outfield. We are talking what looked like 120 feet, plus drills throwing to second base from behind home plate. It felt like a desperate attempt to prove he was ready. But clearly, that elbow ain’t right. You gotta wonder if they pushed him back too fast after that UCL scare.
Dodgers Forced to Scramble, Reminding Us Team Health is Everything
It wasn’t just Rushing throwing a wrench in the Dodgers’ plans, either. Max Muncy, their third baseman, also got yanked from the lineup because he is sick. So, with two starters suddenly out, the Dodgers had to scramble big time for their game against the Nationals. Teoscar Hernández, who was initially slated for left field, had to shift over to designated hitter to cover Rushing’s spot. Then, they brought in Alex Call to start in left field, and Kiké Hernández was slotted in at third base for Muncy. It’s a testament to how quickly things can change in this league, and how brutal it can be when key guys go down, whether it is an elbow or just the flu. Every team deals with it, and it really highlights how crucial depth and player health are for staying competitive.
So yeah, watching our M’s drop another one-run game, 7-6, after all the grind, it is a total gut punch. Every single pitch feels amplified, and every single loss makes you cringe. You want to see our guys fight, and they absolutely did, but that score just isn’t cutting it. We have got to bounce back hard, no excuses. This season is a marathon, and every game from here on out is vital for the Emerald City. Let’s get it together and bring that fire in the next one! Go M’s!
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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