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Dodger Blue > Video > Dodgers Video: Yasiel Puig Creates Separation Against Diamondbacks With Home Run
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Dodgers Video: Yasiel Puig Creates Separation Against Diamondbacks With Home Run

Matthew Moreno
September 8, 2016
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Yasiel Puig by all accounts has been on his bet behavior since the Los Angeles Dodgers recalled their mercurial outfielder from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Puig met with teammates and manager Dave Roberts to get an understanding of what was expected from him, with the message seemingly understood.

The 25-year-old was in the lineup Wednesday night for the third time in six games this month. Puig made a pinch-hit appearance in Tuesday’s victory. Thus far, his starts have come when the Dodgers faced a left-handed pitcher.

While it appears Puig is platooning with Josh Reddick in right field, Roberts recently explained why he doesn’t believe the arrangement is such.

The Dodgers fell behind the Diamondbacks in the top of the first inning, but quickly responded with a pair of runs in the bottom half of the frame.

Their lead remained 2-1 as Robbie Ray settled in and breezed his way through the Dodgers’ lineup. Ray had retired eight batters in a row when Puig stepped to the plate with one out in the bottom of the sixth.

He not only snapped the southpaw’s string of consecutive batters retired but also provided the Dodgers with an insurance run:

Watch it fly, @YasielPuig. ? pic.twitter.com/mSqI8Q4IkH

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 8, 2016

The home run was Puig’s ninth this season and second since rejoining the Dodgers. He also contributed with a sacrifice fly, which gave the Dodgers a 2-1 lead in the first inning.

Puig’s three-run homer on Sunday gave Los Angeles a 3-2 lead over the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers went on for a 7-4.

In 85 games this season Puig is batting .266/.329/.409. He’s 4-for-9 with four runs scored, two home runs, five RBI and two walks after a month-long stint with Oklahoma City. Puig returned to the Majors humbled by his experience and vowing to be a better teammate.

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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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