Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages has shown a turnaround at the plate after beginning the season with low hitting numbers. Pages demonstrated improved results over the past week.
Pages recorded multiple hits in games and connected for home runs earlier in the week. His performance culminated in a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates where he went 10-for-12.
In one game against the Pirates, Pages finished with four hits and drove in four runs. This marked a career high for the 24-year-old player.
The recent production follows a start to the season where Pages was hitting .137 through his initial games. He enters the upcoming series against the Miami Marlins with a .277 batting average.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated the change in Pages' performance was not linked to mechanical adjustments but a change in mindset. Roberts discussed the value of a hitter understanding their approach rather than focusing on physical movements like hand placement or stride.
Andy Pages commented on his surge, suggesting less focus on where he is positioned in the lineup has contributed. He said he has relied on instinct during his plate appearances recently. He spoke about his transition from a horrible start to a torrid week.
Pages' performance against the Pirates marked a franchise first since 2023 for a Dodger player to record at least 10 hits across a three-game series.
In other team news, pitcher Tyler Glasnow has experienced recent injury concerns. He exited a start due to shoulder discomfort after his warmups before the second inning. The pitcher expressed frustration regarding attempts to remain healthy. The constant injuries are proving to be frustrating for the right-hander.
Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has also focused on his game development early in his second season. Despite a recent loss, he aims to improve on the large stage. He is determined to improve his development on the big stage.
Pages noted the importance of helping the team win. "That’s the most important thing, doing what I can to help the team win," Pages said.
