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Andy Pages emerges as a diamond in the rough for the powerful Dodgers offense
TL;DR
Andy Pages is stepping up for the Los Angeles Dodgers, showcasing his potential as a key contributor to their powerful offense after a disappointing postseason last year.
Key points
- Andy Pages is a rising star for the Dodgers
- He struggled in the postseason last year
- The Dodgers have a roster full of star players
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There's no denying that the Los Angeles Dodgers are a team full of stars. From Shohei Ohtani to Freddie Freeman, they have the star power that other teams just cannot afford.
And while that is a big reason for their success, it's not the entire reason. Lesser-known players have been known to step up and shine just like the stars around them.
That has been the case this season with Andy Pages. After a disappointing showing at the plate in the postseason last year, he is making up for it early this season.
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Andy Pages emerges as a diamond in the rough for the powerful Dodgers offense
While he finished the regular season with a .272 batting average, the baseball looks like a beachball to him this year. Across 25 games, he is hitting an NL-leading .337 average with a .388 OBP and .551 slugging percentage.
He is the best hitter on the Dodgers, which is saying a lot for a lineup that consists of Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freeman, and Teoscar Hernandez.
Q&A
What impact is Andy Pages having on the Dodgers' offense this season?
Andy Pages is emerging as a significant contributor to the Dodgers' offense, making up for his previous postseason struggles.
How did Andy Pages perform in the postseason last year?
Andy Pages had a disappointing showing at the plate during the postseason last year.
Who are some of the star players on the Los Angeles Dodgers?
The Dodgers feature star players like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, contributing to their overall success.
