The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their series opener against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, marking the first time they have lost consecutive games since falling to the Chicago Cubs on April 23 and 24.
One noticeable absence from the Dodgers lineup was rookie outfielder Alex Verdugo, who has become the team’s starting center fielder since A.J. Pollock was placed on the 10-day injured list due to an elbow infection that required surgery.
Considering Verdugo hits left-handed, it seemed reasonable to give him a night off with the Giants starting a southpaw in Drew Pomeranz. Though, Verdugo does have a home run against Pomeranz in his career.