MLB Praises the Performance of Center Fielder in Dodgers-Pirates Series

Going into the new week of the baseball season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been able to find the groove of things again after going on a four game losing streak heading into the past weekend.Los Angeles has struggled with inconsistency in the bottom half of the team's batting lineup and has been looking for someone to step up and break out for LA.One notable player that has found a splash and was noticed after the weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates was center fielder Andy Pages.Going into the three-game series against the Pirates, Pages' averages weren't looking all too special having a batting average of .183, on-base percentage of .284 and a .366 slugging percentage.This three-game series against Pittsburgh has been able to flip a switch in the 24-year-old's bat, producing three straight three-hit games.Andy Pages has three straight 3-hit games pic.twitter.com/pG6GxkENiz MLB (@MLB) April 27, 2025In the series, Pages had 10 hits in 12 at-bats, four RBIs, one home run and one stolen base becoming one of the hottest hitters in baseball.Pages spoke with Dodgers' reporter Kirsten Watson on his performance in the series against the Pirates."Mentally I felt like this weekend my approach has changed and I've felt more confidence in myself," he told Watson.Andy Pages (4-5, HR (5), 4 RBI) talks with @kirsten_watson after his career day in the #Dodgers 9-2 win over the Pirates.

pic.twitter.com/g7AyQ60igQ SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) April 27, 2025His production has shot his averages up to a .277 batting average, .355 on-base percentage and a .506 slugging percentage.The second-year player has been finding a fit in the Dodgers' lineup and has found his spot as a consistent starter with Los Angeles in 2025, appearing in 25 of the team's 28 games played this season.Baseball fans will be interested to see if Pages can continue his hitting streak and continue to be a reliable bat for the Dodgers.

The center fielding position has been a position that the Dodgers have been looking for reliability in since Cody Bellinger's MVP season in 2019.Related: Marlins' Agustin Ramirez Turns With Start of MLB Career After Call UpRelated: Mariners Announce MLB Debut of Pitcher After Logan Gilbert Injury.

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