MATT BEATY NEWS

Muncy hits 2 HRs, Scherzer sharp as Dodgers rout Mets 14-4

Max Muncy hit a pair of two-run homers and Max Scherzer threw six solid innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 14-4 and completed a sweep of the three-game ser...

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera's double in 10th lifts D-backs over Dodgers 6-5

Asdrúbal Cabrera hit a soft, looping double into left field that scored Daulton Varsho in the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Friday ni...

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith, Taylor power short-handed Dodgers past Rockies, 3-2

Will Smith hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picking up reps at first base Beaty will start at first base and bat fifth Sunday against the Rockies.

Impact Beaty will pick up his third start in four games, but his run of playing time could soon come to an end. The Dodgers are expected to get Max Muncy (personal) back from the paternity list ahead of their next game Tuesday in San Francisco, and Mookie Betts (hip) and Cody Bellinger (hamstring) could also be ready to return from multi-game absences.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded performance Beaty went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base Thursday against the Marlins.

Impact Beaty had a busy day at the plate and delivered his first multi-hit effort since May 28. The highlight of his performance came in the fifth inning, when he delivered an RBI single that put the Dodgers up for good. One frame earlier, he also recorded his first stolen base of the campaign. Beaty is now hitting .255/.346/.380 across 156 plate appearances on the season.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Urías 1st 11-game winner, leads Dodgers over Marlins 6-1

Julio Urías allowed Jazz Chisholm’s leadoff homer, then pitched shutout ball through the seventh inning for his major league-leading 11th win, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the...

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers against Nationals Beaty went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Nationals.

Impact Beaty tied Sunday's game with his fourth home run of the season in the top of the fourth inning. The 28-year-old has started in just six of the last 16 games, and he hadn't homered since June 1. He's now slashing .252/.342/.382 with 28 RBI and 19 runs this year.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols helps Dodgers to 7-game season sweep of Nationals

Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead single as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a seven-game season sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 5-1...

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasons

Trent Grisham drew a go-ahead, bases-loaded walk with one out in the eighth and the San Diego Padres hit three solo homers off Trevor Bauer and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 for...

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Sunday Beaty is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact With starts in five of the Dodgers' previous six games, Beaty has been the main beneficiary of Max Muncy (oblique) being moved to the injured list June 12. Albert Pujols will fill in at first base Sunday while Beaty rests, but both players look as though they could see a reduction of playing time in the near future. Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that he expects both Muncy and Cody Bellinger (hamstring) to return from the injured list within the next few days, and Corey Seager (hand) could be ready to rejoin the Dodgers as early as next week.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler, Hoskins lead Phillies past Kershaw, Dodgers 2-0

Zack Wheeler outpitched Clayton Kershaw, and Rhys Hoskins homered early to end an 0-for-33 slump as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 to avoid a three-game...

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albies, Almonte power Braves past Dodgers in 6-4 win

Ozzie Albies drove in the go-ahead run in a five-run third inning off Clayton Kershaw, Abraham Almonte got a pinch-hit homer off Blake Treinen in the seventh, and the Atlanta Brave...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor clears bases in 8-run fifth, Dodgers beat Braves 9-5

Chris Taylor hit a bases-loaded double in the eight-run fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 in a rematch of last year’s NL Championship Series

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slams third home run Beaty went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in a 3-2 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday.

Impact Beaty went long off reliever Giovanny Gallegos in the seventh inning to knot the game at 2 and account for the only runs Los Angeles would score in the game. The homer bumped his slash line up to a solid .284/.376/.420.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sosa's bat, O'Neill's glove lift Cardinals over Dodgers 3-2

Edmundo Sosa hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning, Tyler O’Neill made a running catch for the final out and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Beaty is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The recent returns of Cody Bellinger and Zack McKinstry from the 10-day injured list could result in Beaty losing out on regular playing time. Beaty had started in seven of the Dodgers' last eight games, going 5-for-23 with a home run, two walks, five runs and four RBI.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks second home run Beaty went 2-for-2 with a solo home run as Los Angeles fell 8-5 to San Francisco on Friday.

Impact Beaty homered off Anthony DeSclafani for his second of the season and later singled in the fourth before being removed in the fifth. He's slashing a solid .282/.385/.397 but may only be an option in deep leagues due to inconsistent playing time on a stacked Dodgers team.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tauchman robs Pujols of winning HR, Giants top Dodgers in 10

Giants left fielder Mike Tauchman remarkably reached over the wall to rob Albert Pujols of a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and San Francisco broke through in...

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Beaty isn't starting Thursday's game against San Francisco, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Beaty went 2-for-14 with a double, three runs, three RBI and two walks across the last four games. Sheldon Neuse will take over in left field and bat seventh.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Muncy HR, Dodgers beat Kazmir, Giants for 7th straight win

Max Muncy hit another memorable home run into McCovey Cove, connecting off Scott Kazmir in the lefty’s first big league game since 2016, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Fr...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Thursday Beaty isn't starting Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Beaty had started each of the last two games and went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts during that time. Yoshi Tsutsugo will start in left field and bat seventh.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will see increased opportunities Manager Dave Roberts stated Saturday that Beaty has "earned opportunities" and will get starts in left field in place of the injured A.J. Pollock (hamstring), Michael J. Duarte of...

Impact Pollock is expected to be out multiple weeks, opening the door for Beaty to play on a near-everyday basis. While Pollock had been hot at the plate, Beaty has also played well of late, batting .373 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 17 games since April 20. The 28-year-old indeed got the start in left field Sunday and collected three singles in four at-bats.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall hits another 3-run HR, Marlins hold off Dodgers 3-2

Adam Duvall hit a three-run homer and then threw out Mookie Betts at the plate during a busy fifth inning, and the Miami Marlins hung on for a 3-2 victory in their series finale wi...

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bauer K's 10, Muncy has 3 hits as Dodgers blank Marlins 7-0

Trevor Bauer threw seven shutout innings and struck out 10, Max Muncy had three hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 to extend their winning streak to fo...

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers three RBI Beaty went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI in a win over Seattle on Wednesday.

Impact Beaty plated the Dodgers' first runs of the game with a two-RBI double in the fourth inning. He later brought home another runner with a single in the fifth. The 28-year-old has been on fire since returning to the big club April 24, slashing .394/.512/.545 with a whopping 18 RBI over 41 plate appearances.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE