The Dodgers’ problems with left-handed pitchers have been well documented this season, and the club will likely face four southpaws this week, beginning with a tough test in Madison Bumgarner on Monday night. Three players will be key to the Dodgers turning things around against lefties both this week and into October.
In 2016, the Dodgers are hitting .213/.291/.334 against left-handed pitchers, 30th in MLB in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS, wOBA (.276) and wRC+ (73).
The three players to watch to turn things around for LA against lefties are Kiké Hernandez, Justin Turner and Yasiel Puig.