Kyle Tucker hits first Dodgers home run with towering spring blast
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By Jack Harris
Published on March 14, 2026.
The Dodgers' newest star signing, Kyle Tucker, has hit his first home run as a member of the team in a spring game against the Seattle Mariners, delivering a 419-foot swing that impressed manager Dave Roberts. The home run came at the end of a full-count battle against Mariners left-hander Robinson Ortiz, with a 108.1 mph exit velocity. This was Tucker's first highlight of the spring, after a relatively quiet start to Cactus League play. The Dodgers are optimistic that Tucker will emerge as an MVP candidate in his debut season in Los Angeles. Teoscar Hernández and James Tibbs III also contributed to the team's strong spring performance. Edgardo Henriquez had a clean outing on Friday, striking three batters and retiring all four he faced in 1 1/3 innings.
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