The Los Angeles Dodgers just snagged their third straight series win, completing a perfect 3-for-3 sweep on their current road trip with a tight 4-3 victory over the New York Mets. While the win streak is huge, it was right fielder Kyle Tucker dropping absolute bombs that really got everyone talking.
Tucker’s Power Surge Is Exactly What They Needed
Listen, the Dodgers pulled out the win, but a lot of their runs came from Mets making bonehead defensive mistakes, not from their bats just going off. They went a brutal 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position, so yeah, they were pretty lucky to even put up four runs. But then there’s Kyle Tucker. For the second straight night, this dude crushed a home run and literally was the difference maker. This time, it was a solo shot, but man, he absolutely tattooed it. We’re talking 107.7 MPH off the bat, traveling a staggering 392 feet! You love to see it. His swing and his whole approach at the plate are looking way better right now, and for the Dodgers’ postseason sake, they need him locked in and thriving. This is the kind of power that just changes the vibe in the dugout, you know?
Yamamoto’s Uneven Night Keeps Us Guessing
Okay, so while Tucker was doing his thing, starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a bit of a mixed bag. He pitched six innings and gave up just one run, which usually you’d take, right? But for a pitcher as impressive as Yamamoto, it was actually kinda disappointing. His command just wasn’t there. He only managed five strikeouts and walked three guys while giving up five hits. This is a guy who thrives on painting the edges, using finesse and movement to get hitters chasing, not just blowing it by them. FanGraphs actually rated his command at a 50 out of 100, with his stuff at 61. It’s wild considering he went nine innings just a week ago. The Mets didn’t force him to be at his absolute best, so the Dodgers are probably just happy to get the win, but you gotta wonder if that command issue is something to watch.
The Dodgers are looking to complete the sweep against the Mets this Sunday, July 26th, in a game kicking off bright and early at 10:40 a.m. PST. After that, it’s a straight flight back to LA for a sweet six-game homestand. A welcome break from the East Coast grind, and probably some well-deserved In-N-Out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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