Dodgers Interview: Andy Pages on Home Run, Team Struggles in Loss to Nationals
LOS ANGELES — Though Andy Pages provided a spark in the fifth inning with a solo home run—his latest in what’s been an impressive rookie campaign—it wasn’t enough to lift the Dodgers past the Nationals on Saturday night. After the 7–3 defeat, Pages spoke to reporters and offered a measured, honest assessment of the game and where the team stands right now.
“There are days when you just don’t feel right at the plate,” Pages, speaking in Spanish, admitted. “You don’t feel comfortable in the batter’s box, and I think today was one of those days for the team.”
Pages’ homer briefly brought the Dodgers within one run and gave the crowd at Dodger Stadium a jolt of energy. But for most of the night, the offense struggled to find consistency, especially at the top of the lineup. Pages didn’t point fingers. Instead, he emphasized how baseball can be unforgiving—even for talented teams like the Dodgers.
“Every day we go out and try to give our best,” he said. “But sometimes, for whatever reason, things just don’t go our way. When that happens, you just have to leave it behind and look ahead. Tomorrow is a new day.”
As for the Nationals’ pitching, Pages gave credit where it was due.
“They threw the right pitches at the right moments and moved the ball well,” he said. “You have to tip your cap.”
The loss was another reminder of how important it is for the Dodgers to get production throughout the lineup. While the team has leaned on Pages for timely power this season, it’s a lot to ask of a 23-year-old rookie to carry the load night after night—especially when veteran bats are slumping.
Still, Pages remains grounded, even as conversations swirl around the possibility of him earning a spot on the National League All-Star team.
“Being selected for the All-Star Game would obviously be a huge honor,” he said. “I’m really grateful to the fans who have supported me. But like I’ve said from the beginning, that decision is out of my hands. All I can do is wait and see what happens.”
It was a mature response from a young player who continues to show poise, both in the field and in the media. And while the Dodgers came up short Saturday, they know they’ve got a rising star in right field—one who isn’t afraid to speak honestly about the grind of the game or the highs and lows that come with it.
Pages may not have had enough support to change the outcome this time, but his approach—focused, humble, and forward-looking—is exactly what this team needs as they try to bounce back.
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