Dodgers News: Dodgers Defeat Giants and Honor Jackie Robinson
What a night in Los Angeles. What a night for Dodger baseball.
Following a tough road trip in San Francisco versus the Giants, the Dodgers made sure they returned the favor when the Giants came to town.
It was officially Jackie Robinson Day, but Dodgers’ Kike Hernandez made it a night to remember for him as well.
What a night! #JackieRobinsonDay #42 https://t.co/ZybaRWuiGP pic.twitter.com/rDNh2llBT9
— Enrique Hernández (@kikehndez) April 16, 2016
Hernandez hit two solo-home runs off Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, the first one came off the first pitch in the first inning.
All @kikehndez needed was one pitch. #Bye
?: https://t.co/D1sGDHcgoO pic.twitter.com/R2OfSdzTHb
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 16, 2016
He hit a double, which brought in two runs.
Rally Banana 2016, @kikehndez? ?https://t.co/U5qbi1AA80
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 15, 2016
Then made a diving catch to save a hit.
Not all heroes wear capes. ? pic.twitter.com/CvDQpJxszc
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 16, 2016
The Dodgers went on to defeat the Giants.
FINAL: #Dodgers 7, Giants 3
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 16, 2016
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The Dodgers had all the motivation they needed following an emotional pregame ceremony honoring Dodger and baseball legend Jackie Robinson.
Watch the pregame ceremony by clicking here.
Tonight, we celebrate #JackieRobinsonDay with Jackie's wife, Rachel Robinson. #ThankYouJackie pic.twitter.com/I8fUSqggcv
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 16, 2016
Before the game some players took to social media to describe what Jackie Robinson No. 42 has meant to them, including manager Dave Roberts.
Dave Roberts on #JackieRobinsonDay. #ThankYouJackie pic.twitter.com/5OdJR2tnrn
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 16, 2016
Very fortunate to play for the @dodgers just like Jackie Robinson. #42 #ITFDB #BeatSF pic.twitter.com/NAJ6Uu5h98
— Adrián González OLY (@Adrian_ElTitan) April 15, 2016
Honored to wear number 42 today! Now let's #beatSF! #JackieRobinsonDay
— Ross Stripling (@RossStripling) April 15, 2016
#42
— Enrique Hernández (@kikehndez) April 15, 2016
My jacket to honor Jackie. Thank you for changing the game #BrooklynDodgers #JackieRobinsonDay #42 @Starter pic.twitter.com/OBUOUATSLv
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) April 15, 2016
Even Dodger great Steve Garvey paid tribute to No. 42
Let us pause for a moment and thank #JackieRobinsonDay, #BranchRickey, @Dodgers @MLB for the transcendental moment in Sports..A #Hero to all
— Steve Garvey (@SteveGarvey6) April 15, 2016
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In the end the Dodgers did Robinson proud capping off the night with a fireworks tribute show.
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