ATLANTA – The Los Angeles Dodgers are hitting home runs at a record pace, and manager Dave Roberts loves every minute of it.
“It makes me look really good, and it makes the Dodgers look really good,” Roberts said. “These are guys that really understand situations, what a pitcher is trying to do to them. Guys like that you want in big spots.”
Cody Bellinger hit his 41st home run of the season, and Max Muncy and Justin Turner connected against Atlanta reliever Sean Newcomb in the seventh inning as Los Angeles beat the Braves 8-3 Friday night in a matchup of National League division leaders.
The successful display of power was nothing new for the Dodgers, who are 13-3 since July 30 and set an MLB record with 22 homers in a five-game span when Will Smith launched a two-run shot off Jerry Blevins in the eighth inning.
“I think we’re a pretty complete team all around,” Muncy said. “Obviously the home runs are what you notice, but look at what happens before the home runs.”