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Conforto Earns Roberts Praise with Key Two-Run Hit as Dodgers Reclaim NL West Lead

Roberts’s steadfast support fueled Conforto’s revival at the plate, culminating in a two-run single that propelled the Dodgers into first place.

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8/16/25

Overview

  • Conforto carried a .187/.299/.327 slash line with an 81 wRC+ and –0.5 WAR through mid-August, marking a season-long offensive slump since joining the Dodgers.
  • Despite considering lineup changes, Dave Roberts has publicly backed Conforto, kept him in the everyday rotation and held extended conversations to tweak his approach.
  • On Saturday night against the Padres, Conforto went 2-for-4 with a two-run single in the first inning as part of a recent multi-hit stretch.
  • Saturday’s 6-0 victory moved Los Angeles to 70-53 and into sole possession of first place in the NL West heading into the final six weeks.
  • Conforto acknowledged it’s too late to salvage his individual stats and said he’s focused on helping the Dodgers win and securing a strong October position.