Justin Turner’s game-tying blast in the ninth inning of last night’s game against the Phillies is hopefully a sign of things to come. The Dodgers captain has had a very slow start of the season. Although it’s not uncommon for JT to struggle in the early part of a season, Turner is hitting just .211 in 121 plate appearances entering Saturday.
The 37-year-old slugger thinks hitting mechanics, not his age, are the cause of his sluggish start (quotes via LA Times’ Jack Harris)
“I think it’s easy to point out in my case. But a lot of other guys are going through it too.