Gavin Lux Named National League Player of the Week

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux has been named the National League Player of the Week after hitting home runs in back-to-back games during the Dodgers’ sweep over the Boston Red Sox . Lux was crowned alongside Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who was named the American league Player of the Week.

In three games of action, Lux notched five hits, three runs, two home runs, three RBIs, and stole one base for the Dodgers, marking his best two-game stretch of the season.

Lux wins the award coming off a week shortened by the MLB All-Star break, meaning no team played from Monday through Thursday.

The award is a surprising turn of events for Lux, who came into the season practically on the “hot seat” amid his struggles to perform at shortstop and as a hitter.

Coming off a torn ACL that caused him to miss the entirety of the 2023, he was moved to second base from shortstop after he was unable to successfully complete multiple throws to first base.

His hitting also brought scrutiny his way. Lux began the year slashing .175/.254/.211 with zero home runs and five RBIs in April.

Now, Lux is slashing .244/.311/.512 with three home runs and six RBIs in July. Overall on the season, Lux has gone .225/.276/.333 with five home runs and 27 RBIs in 81 games. He will look to continue his momentum this week as the Dodgers take on the San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros.

This is the fourth time a Dodger has won the NL Player of the Week award. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has won the award twice, and outfielder Teoscar Hernández has also received the award in 2024.

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