Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing slams bat on his own head amid frustrating slump
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Dalton Rushing It is in a little bit of a slump, and he positive is aware of it.
The Los Angeles Dodgers catcher and first baseman obtained off to a scorching begin to the season as he discovered enjoying time with Will Smith, hitting .444 with a 1.761 OPS in his first eight video games of the season.
But in 14 video games since then, he is 7 for his final 39, which accounts for a .179 batting common, and has posted a .484 OPS.
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Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing reacts within the dugout after putting out with two runners on base and the sport tied in opposition to the San Francisco Giants within the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 14, 2026. It was his third strikeout of the sport. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)
In the underside of the fourth inning with a runner on second in opposition to the San Francisco Giants On Thursday night time, Rushing struck out on a breaking ball out of the zone and was not happy with himself. Rushing broke his bat over his leg and slammed his leg guard on the dugout bench.
Two innings later, with males in scoring place, Rushing struck out on a excessive fastball, and he put himself in hurt’s approach by slamming his new bat over his helmet — nonetheless on his head — 3 times.
Overall, it was a recreation to overlook for Rushing, who struck out 3 times in a hitless effort. He hasn’t gotten a success since May 6.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing walks again to the dugout after putting out in opposition to Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López within the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 9, 2026. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)
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After dropping 4 consecutive video games, every by no less than 4 runs, the Dodgers, even with Rushing’s struggles, obtained again on observe to win the ultimate two video games of their four-game collection in opposition to the Giants, together with a 5-2 victory on Thursday.
They have not precisely wowed the competitors, as they sit at 25-18, however they have not let go of first place within the National League West but this season. However, the San Diego Padres stay proper on their tail.
The Dodgers embark on a nine-game highway journey on Friday night time, though they do not should go far for the primary three, as they will face the Los Angeles Angels.
Dalton Rushing bats for the Los Angeles Dodgers throughout a recreation in opposition to the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on April 26, 2026. (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
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But then, it is a huge collection in opposition to the Padres earlier than taking on the Milwaukee Brewers in a National League Championship Series rematch.
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