The Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to their second consecutive victory on Monday behind another offensive outburst at the plate. This time, the bats broke out against the San Diego Padres’ pitching staff, reaching double-digits in the run column for the first time all season.
Matt Kemp led the way with two hits in two at-bats, including a three-run home run in the third inning to extend the Dodgers’ lead to 6-2. Despite his strong showing, however, the 33-year-old was removed in the fifth inning in favor of pinch-hitter Joc Pederson.
That led to speculation that Kemp suffered an apparent injury, though Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed he simply wanted to get Pederson some extra at-bats against right-handed pitching.