MAY 4, 2023•PENNLIVE.COM
Philles' Bryce Harper makes his unreal debut just 160 days following Tommy John | Flippin' Bats
Muncy's walk-off slam gives Dodgers 10-6 win, 3-game sweep of PhilliesBryce Harper doubled to start a four-run third inning and reached base five times in his second game of the season for the Phillies, who los...
James Outman - Bounce-back aided by adjustmentThe Dodgers noticed a "mechanical tweak" in Outman's setup at the plate during his recent slump, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, and the rookie outfielder has since rebounded by...
ImpactOutman experienced his first true slump -- albeit brief -- as a major-leaguer last week when he went 0-for-11 with nine strikeouts over a three-game stretch. Ardaya reports that the staff noticed a change in Outman's setup that limited "his ability first to see, then get to some of the off-speed offerings that pitching staffs have fed him," and they consequently worked to get the rookie outfielder to open up more at the plate. Outman went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles Wednesday, lifting his batting average to .400 (6-for-15) with a pair of steals and six runs since the adjustment was made. The 25-year-old has struck out seven times over that span, but his performance as a whole has been impressive this season, and he was just named the NL Rookie of the Month for April after slashing .292/.376/.615 with seven homers, 20 RBI, 17 runs and four thefts through April 30.
MAY 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Max Muncy Really Likes Where This New Group of Guys is At Right NowA walk off grand slam keeps the Dodgers’ win streak alive.
MAY 4, 2023•SACBEE.COM
Miguel Vargas - Homers, steals base in winVargas went 1-for-4 with a homer, two RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Phillies.
ImpactVargas stayed hot Tuesday, smacking his second homer of the season, a two-run shot off Aaron Nola, before stealing his second base. After a slow start to the season, Vargas has gone 11-for-39 in his last 10 games with five doubles and two home runs. The 23-year-old Vargas is now slashing .237/.363/.409 with two home runs, 15 RBI and 16 runs scored in 114 plate appearances while seeing regular playing time at second base.
MAY 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Bryce Harper - Three hits in second game backHarper went 3-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-6 loss against the Dodgers.
ImpactAfter going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Tuesday in his first game back from Tommy John surgery, Harper seemed back to his old self Wednesday, reaching base safely five times with three hits, including a double, and two walks. Harper figures to see regular time at DH before eventually transitioning to first base. He slashed .286/.364/.514 with 18 home runs in 99 games last season with the Phillies.
MAY 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Max Muncy - Walks off Phillies with grand slamMuncy went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Wednesday's win over the Phillies.
ImpactMuncy came up with the bases loaded against Craig Kimbrel in the bottom of the ninth and promptly unloaded them with one swing, giving the Dodgers a 10-6 win and sweep of the Phillies. The grand slam was Muncy's 12th home run this season, putting him back atop the league leaderboard. The 32-year-old infielder's OPS is up to 1.039 through 118 plate appearances. He's added 27 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base.
MAY 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
