Dodgers' Hernández and Smith Homer, Wrobleski Pitches 6 Innings of 3-Hit Ball in 5-1 Win over Royals
- The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium, clinching the weekend series and finishing their road trip 5-1.
- Justin Wrobleski's improved pitching, marked by a fastball velocity increase from 93 mph to 96-97 mph, has driven his midseason rejuvenation and growing team confidence.
- In his outing against the Royals, Wrobleski entered in the second inning, pitched six scoreless innings allowing three hits and six strikeouts as Dodgers' bats produced key homers by Kiké Hernandez and Will Smith.
- Wrobleski has yielded only four earned runs over his last 20 innings in bulk relief, striking out 21 batters, with an overall 2.73 ERA in five June appearances, showing notable mechanical and pitching adjustments.
- During the Dodgers' series-clinching win, Miguel Rojas injured his ring finger while diving headfirst into second base after driving in Max Muncy, leading to precautionary X-rays; although the team anticipates he may avoid the injured list, roster adjustments could be made if he requires time off.
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Dodgers Waiting for News on Injured Infielder's X-Rays
The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ injury bug has finally hit their position players. Veteran infielder Miguel Rojas jammed his ring finger while sliding head first into second base in LA’s series-clinching 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Rojas and the Dodgers believe he avoided a potentially worse prognosis. But the 12th-year infielder, who has played 49 games while primarily splitting second base with Hyeseong Kim this season, is still awaiting the…
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Dodgers ride Justin Wrobleski’s 6 shutout innings to win over Royals
Wrobleski gives up just three hits and one walk across six innings in relief. Kiké Hernandez belts a two-run homer and Will Smith adds a solo shot as the Dodgers close their road trip with a 5-1 win in Kansas City.
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