LOS ANGELES — Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Christian Walker continued his Dodger Stadium rampage Thursday, homering in his first two at-bats for his 18th and 19th home runs in 42 career games at the ballpark.
He has homered in five consecutive games at the third-oldest ballpark in the majors, tying the longest single-season streak at the stadium with teammate Joc Pederson, who did it in 2015 with Los Angeles.
Pederson and Walker went back-to-back with two outs in the first off rookie Landon Knack, with Walker’s blast going 435 feet to centre. After Pederson walked with two outs in the third, Walker followed with a two-run homer to left off Knack’s 1-2 pitch to make it 4-0.
His second blast made him the first player to ever hit seven home runs in a five-game on the road against the Dodgers.
Walker has five homers in the three-game series, and it was his ninth of the season against the Dodgers and 22nd overall.
On Wednesday night, Walker homered twice and fell a triple shy of the cycle in a 12-4 victory.
“It’s a good place to hit, see the ball well,” Walker said Wednesday. “A big part of it is the lineup and the protection around me in the lineup, it gives me the freedom to take some big swings and try to change the score. It’s helpful coming up with guys on a lot.”
— With files from Sportsnet Staff
Christian Walker of the Arizona Diamondbacks continues to make a name for himself as a power hitter, especially at Dodger Stadium. In a recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Walker hit not just one, but two home runs, adding to his impressive season total.
Walker’s first home run came in the fourth inning off Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw. The left-handed slugger wasted no time in getting the Diamondbacks on the board with a solo shot that cleared the right-field fence. His second home run came in the sixth inning, this time off reliever Joe Kelly. Walker’s second blast was a two-run shot that helped extend the Diamondbacks’ lead over the Dodgers.
This isn’t the first time Walker has had success at Dodger Stadium. In fact, he seems to thrive in the hitter-friendly confines of Chavez Ravine. In his career, Walker has hit a total of seven home runs at Dodger Stadium, making it one of his favorite ballparks to play in.
Walker’s power surge this season has been a bright spot for the Diamondbacks, who have struggled to find consistency on offense. With his two home runs against the Dodgers, Walker now has 12 on the season, putting him among the league leaders in that category.
As a relatively unknown player coming into the season, Christian Walker has quickly made a name for himself as a legitimate power threat in the Diamondbacks’ lineup. His ability to hit for both average and power has made him a key contributor to the team’s success this season.
With his impressive performance at Dodger Stadium, Christian Walker has once again shown why he is a force to be reckoned with in the National League. As he continues to make his mark on the league, fans can expect to see more exciting moments from this rising star in the future.