{"id":124451,"date":"2026-06-26T02:07:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T06:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=124451"},"modified":"2026-06-26T02:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T06:07:43","slug":"dodgers-surprises-early-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2026\/06\/26\/dodgers-surprises-early-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Impressive Dodgers Surprises in the First Half"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finished the first half of the season with the best record in Major League Baseball at 52-29. With the talent-laden roster they have, it is probably an expected outcome. However, it has been anything but a smooth ride. Injuries<\/a> and underperforming players have made it a challenging year thus far. With that said, here are three pleasant Dodgers surprises so far: players who have exceeded expectations and have kept the team thriving.<\/p>\n

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Three Major Dodgers Surprises in Early 2026<\/h2>\n

Bottom Feeders in the Lineup<\/h2>\n

Admittedly, the bottom of the lineup has cooled off in recent weeks. However, they have more than their fair share of weight at the plate early this season. \u00a0Their hot bats fed the offensive momentum that has fueled the \u00a0Los Angeles attack from the bottom to the top. At one time, they had the highest batting average in baseball. Between Miguel Rojas<\/a>\u00a0and Andy Pages<\/a>\u00a0(who has now moved up in the order<\/a>), among others, each has taken their turn delivering punch as needed. They have done an admirable job setting up the top of the lineup by getting on base or driving in runs.<\/p>\n

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Andy Pages stats the last 10 games. \ud83d\ude2c<\/p>\n

8-42 (.190)
\n2 RBI
\n4 R
\n10 SO<\/p>\n

Is it time to move him down the lineup? \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/iFIHzAJDVC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 DodgersMuse (@LADodgersMuse) June 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n