Think Blue · Jun 4, 2016
Seager, Thompson Leading Dodgers’ Offensive Charge
Despite the very noticeable smile from Corey Seager after the Dodgers‘ 4-2 victory over the Braves on Friday night, the young shortstop seemed more concerned with the momentum of his team instead of any personal accolades with the lumber.
“Hopefully, we’re going to start rolling now,” Seager said after the game.
The 22-year-old rookie went yard a total of three times, with all three being of the solo variety. Two came against Braves’ righty Julio Teheran in the second and fourth innings, while the final blast was hit off left-handed reliever Hunter Cervenka in the eighth.
He became the first Dodgers rookie with three home runs in a game since Don Demeter on April 21, 1959.