Prior to Sunday’s game, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts dismissed any concern over Adrian Gonzalez and his sluggish, albeit in a small sample size, return from the 10-day disabled list. “His timing is a little off,” Roberts said.
“Just his presence in the lineup means a lot to us. He’ll get it going. He’s got his strength back, his extension is there.” Sure enough, Gonzalez went on to carry the Dodgers in the series finale against the Miami Marlins.
He finished 3-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in the 6-3 victory. The multi-double game was Gonzalez’s first since April 23.