LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ Justin Turner stands out for his stellar play as an All-Star third baseman and fielder and for his distinctive look. Who else in baseball has a red beard like his?
But on Sunday night, in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, Turner elevated his profile a good deal more, smashing a three-run, walk-off home run with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Dodgers a 4-1 victory and a two-games-to-none lead over the Chicago Cubs.
His blast, over the center-field fence off the Cubs’ John Lackey, left Dodger Stadium in an absolute frenzy.