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Dodger Blue > Featured > Dodgers Highlights: Mookie Betts, Gavin Lux & Justin Turner Home Runs Vs. Cubs
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Dodgers Highlights: Mookie Betts, Gavin Lux & Justin Turner Home Runs Vs. Cubs

Matthew Moreno
July 8, 2022
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The Los Angeles Dodgers hit four home runs and received another strong start from Tony Gonsolin, but needed to be rescued by Alex Vesia in a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games and have won seven of eight on their homestand thus far.

Mookie Betts got the Dodgers going early with a 33rd career leadoff home run, and fourth such long ball this season. Gavin Lux extended the Dodgers’ lead to 3-0 with a two-run homer in the second inning.

Justin Turner then helped create more separation with a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth. Turner extended his hitting streak to six games and is batting .524 with four home runs in his last eight.

Three innings after being hit by a pitch in his left hand, Betts drove a solo shot to center field for his 22nd career multi-home run game. That also gave Betts 20 home runs on the season.

Start Mookie at the All-Star Game!

🗳: https://t.co/BUAAygchOY pic.twitter.com/9t3KovAByO

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 8, 2022

Gavin absolutely crushed this. pic.twitter.com/4gQ0GwCEPG

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 8, 2022

What does @redturn2 have against nacho helmets???? pic.twitter.com/xbH0MvHU1I

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 8, 2022

Two homer night? Call it Mookie magic. pic.twitter.com/4yp8tJN33u

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 8, 2022

Gonsolin protected the lead throughout his seven innings of work and held the Cubs to two runs that came on Christopher Morel’s homer in the fifth. That was followed by the right-hander retiring the final seven batters faced.

Gonsolin improved to 11-0 on the season, becoming the first Dodgers pitcher to start the season with such a record since Alex Wood in 2017.

Dodgers injuries

Brusdar Graterol was the first reliever to after Gonsolin but he was removed after throwing just four pitches due to right side soreness. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Graterol was dealing with a cramp in his right ribs area, but a stint on the 15-day injured list was not ruled out.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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