Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Hits 4 RBIs in OKC Home Debut | VIDEO
The Los Angeles Dodgers are closing out their home stand with a 3-game series vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. Meanwhile in Oklahoma City Yasiel Puig was making his home debut.
The Dodgers sent Puig to the minors last week and after a long week of controversy the 25-year-old made his debut in OKC. Before the game Puig met with the media for an informal news conference.
Yasiel Puig to media in OKC today: "I’m here because I wasn’t doing the right things over there. I’m here to improve myself (cont)
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 13, 2016
Yasiel Puig (cont): "become a better player again. Then if that’s their decision, I will go back there." (2/2 thru interpreter) #Dodgers
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 13, 2016
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However, despite the recent media scrutiny, it seems what is happening off the field isn’t affecting Puig on the field. Puig shined in his OKC debut.
Yasiel Puig singles in his first at-bat at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark!
— Oklahoma City Dodgers (@okc_dodgers) August 13, 2016
Yasiel Puig's night so far for OKC….
Single in the 1st
Triple in the 3rd
Homer in the 4th— Ryan Walton (@RyanCPWalton) August 13, 2016
Yasiel Puig, first 13 AAA AB: 6 hits, 6 RBI, .923 slugging percentage.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) August 13, 2016
Yasiel Puig just homered. He's batting .500 with a 1.143 slugging percentage (14 AB) at AAA, and he's a double shy of cycle.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) August 13, 2016
Puig was 3 for 3 on the night and only needed a double to hit the cycle.
WATCH: @YasielPuig is now 3 for 3, needing a double for the cycle! #CycleWatchpic.twitter.com/cceARqncmM
— OKC Dodgers (@okc_dodgers) August 13, 2016
Unfortunately, he finished just shy of it, but completed a strong night despite the loss.
OKC beats El Paso 8-4. Quite a home debut for Yasiel Puig. Double shy of cycle with four RBIs.
— Jacob Unruh (@jacobunruh) August 13, 2016
Photos from @YasielPuig first home game with the @okc_dodgers https://t.co/p3qWZVZRwv pic.twitter.com/0mvOh1zhPK
— Bryan Terry (@bterryphoto) August 13, 2016
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The Dodgers made headlines when it was announced they were no longer selling Puig’s merchandise at Dodger Stadium. However, all that merchandise didn’t go to waste.
New @YasielPuig apparel now available in the Team Store, plus we’re offering the Cuban Sandwich at our Metro Deli!?? pic.twitter.com/qPyNuIV92q
— Oklahoma City Dodgers (@okc_dodgers) August 12, 2016
Yasiel Puig shirts have been shipped from Los Angeles to the OKC gift shop. Jerseys also available. pic.twitter.com/Q9zgmaJfDs
— Jacob Unruh (@jacobunruh) August 12, 2016
The hope is for Puig to continue to develop and hopefully make his way back to the major leagues.
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