Los Angeles outfielder Tescal Hernandez is missing from Monday’s lineup, according to manager Dave Roberts. But it could be available from the bench.
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Hernandez hit .281 on five home runs, with 16 runs hit and .871 OPS. He is one of the ‘ best batsmen who opens the season.
The defending champions dropped three of their final series to the Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs. Advances Monday’s game, the are 11-6 and ranked third in the NL West behind the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants.
The suffered the worst home loss in franchise history by the Cubs on Saturday night, but manager Dave Roberts still doesn’t think they’ll panic.
“I think it’s too early to panic,” Roberts said after the ‘ 16-0 defeat. “We still have a good ball club. Yesterday is ugly. We never want Migi Ro to pitch two innings of a baseball game. We’re fine. I’m still hoping to win the World Series.
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