Manny Ramirez Hits First Homer in Return
July 4, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Baseball
After being suspended for 50 games due to a positive performance-enhancing drug test, Manny Ramirez was quiet in his first game back. In his second outing, he got right back to business by hitting a home run.
In the top of the first inning, Ramirez hit a solo shot to put the Los Angeles Dodgers up 1-0. Unfortunately for the Dodgers, they weren’t able to hold onto the lead. The San Diego Padres tied the game in the third and went on to win by a final count of 7-4.
Ramirez finished the game 1-for-3. On the season, he’s hitting .337 with seven homers, 21 RBIs and 23 runs. His on-base percentage is .480 and his OPS is 1.123.
Even with the loss, the Dodgers have baseball’s best record at 51-30. The disappointing Padres upped their record to 35-45 with the win.
The Dodgers play the Padres again on Sunday before starting a series against the New York Mets. Ramirez is expected to keep playing left field and hitting in the three hole in the lineup.
Manny Ramirez hit a home run (Image: Zuma Press)
