The Los Angeles Dodgers took the rubber match of the Freeway Series to finish with a winning record on their homestand but suffered yet another injury along the way as Justin Turner was removed early due to left groin discomfort.
“He’s doing OK. I think right now it’s day-to-day,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after the win. Turner immediately began treatment upon being pinch-hit for by Albert Pujols, who slugged a two-run home run.
Turner sustained the injury when making a play to his right in the top of the second inning. Turner’s momentum on a chopper carried him into foul territory as he made a strong throw to first base for the out.