There is one game left to be played to settle the NL West showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies. The rubber match for the 3-game series is set for Wednesday evening.
Before the Rockies series finale, the Dodgers released their lineup, and it features several changes, including a catching decision between Dalton Rushing and Eliezer Alfonzo.
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Dalton Rushing Gets Day Off on Wednesday
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 06: Dalton Rushing #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is doused with ice by Alex Call #12 following Rushing’s walk-off single in the 11th inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Sirius Sun/Getty Images)
On Wednesday, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is absent from the Dodgers lineup.
Courtesy of @UnderdogMLB, here is the full Dodgers lineup (for 7/8):
Dodgers 7/8: “S. Ohtani DH T. Edman 2B F. Freeman 1B M. Betts SS M. Muncy 3B T. Hernández LF K. Tucker RF A. Call CF E. Alfonzo C R. Sasaki SP”
As you can see, Dalton Rushing is not catching, and other changes include Tommy Edman playing second, Alex Call patrolling center field (Andy Pages out), and Mookie Betts back in the cleanup spot (got the day off yesterday).
As for Rushing, the Dodgers’ backup catcher has played more like a starter in recent games with Will Smith down to injury.
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Dalton Rushing with the Dodgers This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 14: Jung Hoo Lee #51 of the San Francisco Giants beats the throw to Dalton Rushing #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers to tie the game in the fifth inning with his first MLB inside-the-park home run at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Seemingly every game it seems that Dalton Rushing is in the middle of some controversy, and as MLB Network may claim, Rushing could be ‘up to no good’, but he’s certainly putting together a nice season for the Dodgers, and has several memorable moments.
Over 174 at-bats this season, Rushing is batting .264 with 10 home runs, 30 runs scored, 30 RBI, and an OPS+ of 130, which is very strong for a catcher.
Maybe Rushing just plays with his emotions on his sleeve, or maybe he’s really antsy while on the field, but Dodgers fans should be grateful that Will Smith has been able to remain sidelined, and Rushing can just step in and be extra productive. As for Eliezer Alfonzo, it will be his second-EVER MLB game played in, as he was recently called up to make his MLB debut.
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