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The Los Angeles Dodgers had a lot of top-tier performances in the Opening Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
There was a lot to take in: eight home runs on Opening Day, a 13-inning-long game, 18 runs scored and a comeback win - it was hard to choose just one person to highlight. But alas, it has been decided.
The top performer of the Dodgers’ first series of the season is Cody Bellinger.
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Bellinger is having a remarkable start and isn’t showing signs of slowing down. In series No. 1 for the Dodgers, Bellinger leads the team in hits, home runs, RBIs and stolen bases. In 20 at bats, he has some impressive stats.
| 7 R | 10 H | 4 HR | 8 RBI | 1 SB | .500 AVG | .524 OBP | 1.100 SLG | 1.724 OPS |
Manager Dave Roberts said Bellinger’s success is credited to his preparation.
“Right now with the mechanics and the approach, the mental clarity, the compete - all that stuff he’s doing right now, it doesn’t really matter who’s pitching,” Roberts said. “You just feel when he’s in the box, he’s going to get a hit [or] something good is going to happen.”
We’ll find out if Bellinger can continue his hot streak in the next series against the rival San Francisco Giants.