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Kemp is all right against lefties

Found July 21, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Matt Kemp,  Johan Santana,  Jake Diekman
TEAMS: Los Angeles Dodgers,  New York Mets,  Philadelphia Phillies
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Maybe Matt Kemp's walk-off home run Wednesday was the beginning of a hot streak for the Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder. Kemp homered again Friday night, a two-run shot off Johan Santana to help the Dodgers to a 7-6 win over the New York Mets. It continued a great trend for Kemp this season against left-handed pitchers. He is hitting .489 (22-for-45) with a 1.000 slugging percentage against lefties, having hit seven home runs and drawn nine walks. Kemp's home run Wednesday was off a left-hander, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jake Diekman, as was his home run Friday. After hitting 12 home runs in April to set a franchise record, Kemp went 72 plate appearances without hitting another home run, and he missed 51 games with a pair of left hamstring strain. But now, fully healthy, Kemp is back wreaking havoc on the National League, especially southpaws. The right-handed hitter hasn't been overmatched against right-handers, however. He's batting .301 (31-for...
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