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Dodger Blue > Featured > Dodgers Highlights: Trayce Thompson & J.D. Martinez Home Runs; Chris Taylor’s Diving Catch Against Diamondbacks
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Dodgers Highlights: Trayce Thompson & J.D. Martinez Home Runs; Chris Taylor’s Diving Catch Against Diamondbacks

Matthew Moreno
April 2, 2023
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Clayton Kershaw, J.D. Martinez
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Clayton Kershaw turned in a vintage performance and Trayce Thompson had a career night to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 10-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Kershaw allowed just one run and collected nine strikeouts as he got through six efficient innings. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts removed the left-hander at just 76 pitches because Kershaw is due to face the Diamondbacks again next week.

Although Kershaw’s performance was impressive, Thompson overshadowed him by hitting three home runs and finishing with a career-high eight RBI. Thompson’s first home run was a grand slam against Madison Bumgarner to give the Dodgers a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning.

Thompson then hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning and solo shot in the eighth.

TRAYCE SLAM! pic.twitter.com/jLd8Zhh28k

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 2, 2023

Not on CT3's watch. pic.twitter.com/QkCTvqNhY2

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 2, 2023

Two homer night? Thompson with a double-double! pic.twitter.com/YE9zsCsXOp

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 2, 2023

Just Dingers. pic.twitter.com/YGzjMNIUSz

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 2, 2023

TRES THOMPSON! pic.twitter.com/kO6haaalam

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 2, 2023

Thompson was treated to a Dodger Stadium curtain call after his third home run.

“It’s a good month right there. He can just sit on that for a while,” Kershaw joked. “He’s the best, man. So I’m just happy for him. It was a great way to get going for the season.”

Not to be totally outdone, J.D. Martinez slugged his first home run with the Dodgers by going to the opposite field for a leadoff blast in the seventh inning.

Trayce Thompson sets MLB record

Thompson became the first player in MLB history to have at least eight RBI in his first game of the season since that became an official stat in 1920.

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TAGGED:Arizona DiamondbacksChris TaylorJ.D. MartinezLos Angeles DodgersTrayce Thompson
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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