Los Angeles at St. Louis
Author: Amanda Category: TeamsThe Los Angeles Dodgers were hoping Manny Ramirez would provide some offensive punch when they acquired him at the trade deadline. The move is already paying dividends.
Ramirez looks to continue his red-hot hitting Tuesday night when Los Angeles opens a three-game road set against Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Dodgers (56-55) obtained Ramirez from Boston in a three-team deal just before Thursday’s non-waiver trade deadline. The 11-time All-Star and 2004 World Series MVP made an immediate impact, going 8-for-13 (.615) with two homers and five RBIs in three games - two wins - against NL West-leading Arizona.
That outstanding series came after he hit .299 with 20 homers and 68 RBIs with the Red Sox before falling out of favor with the club.
