Uno, dos, Trayce! Thompson goes yard 3x

LOS ANGELES — Part of why the Dodgers had an unusually quiet winter was as a result of the group felt comfy taking possibilities on a number of the gamers who had been already on the roster.

In order for the Dodgers to achieve their full potential in 2023, they must money a few of these bets in large methods. One of the gamers the Dodgers are betting on this season is Trayce Thompson.

Thompson was the right acquisition for the Dodgers final summer time, however he struggled to hit left-handed pitching, which was the principle purpose he was traded over from the Tigers. This season, Thompson’s path to prolonged taking part in time is to hit southpaws.

Thompson proved that talent continues to be there — and extra — by launching a career-high three homers within the Dodgers’ 10-1 win over the D-backs on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. The career-best efficiency included a first-inning grand slam off left-hander Madison Bumgarner.

Aside from taking a southpaw deep, Thompson confirmed he can nonetheless hit righties simply fantastic, too. He crushed his second homer of the sport off Kevin Ginkel within the sixth, a three-run shot. In the eighth, Thompson capped off his night time with a solo homer off right-hander Carlos Vargas.

Thompson’s eight RBIs on Saturday set a brand new profession excessive.