Justin Turner

Muncy Homers Twice in Dodgers to 6-3 Win Over Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked to bounce back after falling to the San Francisco Giants on Monday night and did exactly that. Joey Gallo drilled a three-run homer in the second inning and Max Muncy added two solo shots to lift the Dodgers to a 6-3 win over the Giants on Tuesday night at Chavez Ravine.

Dodgers Edge Angels 2-0 in Freeway Series Opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers got back in the win column in game one of a two-game Freeway Series and saw Mookie Betts add an insurance homer in the eighth during a 2-0 shutout win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night at Dodgers Stadium.

Dodgers Extend Winning Streak to Seven Games

There were two great pitching performances by Dodgers Tony Gonsolin and Mariners Marco Gonzales. Base runs were difficult to come by, and teams were scoreless until the sixth inning. Pitcher Tony Gonsolin was filling up the strike zone, and the Dodgers defense led them to a sweeping victory over the Mariners.

Stifling Defense Helps Dodgers Beat Padres in 6-0 Shut-Out

Turner hit his second home run of the season that changed the game. The fifth inning was an offensive explosion for the Dodgers. “That fifth inning could have been the game,” said Roberts. Turner told reporters how creative and strategic the team has to be when they are struggling to score. “Sometimes when things are not going right, and you’re not getting hits, you got to manufacture funs, whether it is bunting, mixing in safety runs, squeezes, whatever you need to do build momentum and confidence for the offense.”

Dodgers Justin Turner Reaches Milestone 1000 Career Hits

The Los Angeles Dodgers lose back to back games to the Padres, and close to losing the season series, which they have not done yet in this shortened season. Manager Dave Roberts states the scoreboard does not reflect their at-bat quality and their intent to win the game. “We squared a lot of balls up tonight. I really, really love the fight, the competition in the batter’s box. I think we have to continue to stay the course.” Roberts gave credit to Padres for their energy. “Its Baseball we have to give those guys credit, they came with energy and got a big hit when they needed it.”

Los Angeles Dodgers Believe They Are Not In Full Stride Despite Strong Start

When asked by reporters, what are areas does he see the Dodgers need to make strides, Turner said, “Everywhere. I mean, I think we have a deep lineup where three or four guys can produce in a game. I don’t think you’ve seen all nine hitters locked in clicking on all cylinders yet. You got to remember we had a three-month shutdown to a three-month ramp-up. Guys are still working through stuff, myself included. Just trying to grind away put together good A-B’s. (At Bats)”