The Los Angeles Dodgers have kicked off their season with two wins in their first three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and they will be looking to win the series in the final game, which takes place on Sunday afternoon. But until that game gets underway, the Dodgers and their fans are going to continue to marvel at what Trayce Thompson managed to accomplish in LA's 10-1 victory on Saturday night.
After not having played in the Dodgers first two games of the season, Thompson got the start in center field on Saturday, and promptly torched Arizona. Thompson went three-for-four at the plate, with each of his three hits being home runs. One of those bombs was a grand slam, the first of Thompson's career, and he reacted to his historic performance after the game.
“Not necessarily because I know I can do it. It's just a good way to start the year. It's still early. You still have to wake up tomorrow and go out and help this team win a game but I know I can do it. It's just one night but I felt really good tonight and I felt like I was seeing the ball well. That last week of spring training, I felt pretty good. We worked on some stuff and it started to click.” – Trayce Thompson, ESPN
For the most part, Thompson seems to feel that this is just another night of baseball for him. But considering how he had never hit three home runs in a game, let alone in his first game of the regular season, it's safe to say that this was a very impressive accomplishment. Thompson will look to build off this strong performance moving forward, and the Dodgers will surely be thrilled if he can keep playing at this high level.
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