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Dodgers Keep Rushing Amid Controversy, .340 Batting Streak

5/4/2026

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Rushing said he will keep competing while curbing behavior that draws media criticism.
He wants opponents to hate him for his performance, not remarks, and accused the Colorado Rockies of “fishy” swing decisions during a recent series.
He admitted using profanity toward Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee after a plate-collision.
The Dodgers said they will keep him in the lineup if his .340 average, seven homers and 1.221 OPS continue.

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Rushing said he will keep competing while curbing behavior that draws media criticism.
He wants opponents to hate him for his performance, not remarks, and accused the Colorado Rockies of “fishy” swing decisions during a recent series.
He admitted using profanity toward Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee after a plate-collision.
The Dodgers said they will keep him in the lineup if his .340 average, seven homers and 1.221 OPS continue.