Kyle Tucker out of answers, full of frustration, about historic Dodgers home struggles

DENVER –– Kyle Tucker was out of answers on Monday.To why he has been historically poor at home during his debut Dodgers season: “I don’t really know.If I knew, I’d probably have figured it out by now.”To why he hasn’t been able to maintain any semblance of consistency since signing a $240 million contract this offseason: “I feel like I’ve tried just about everything.

And every time I feel like I’m turning a corner, I get hit with a roadblock.”To why, in a year on track to see him set career lows in batting average (.232) and OPS (.700), he hasn’t been able to deliver on the weighty expectations that accompanied him to Los Angeles as a four-time All-Star and top-of-the-market free agent.“First time in my life,” he said, when asked if he’s ever endured a season like this.Indeed, just when it seemed like Tucker was making progress recently –– over a 15-game stretch from July 24 to Aug.9, he hit .298 with four home runs and more walks (8) than strikeouts (6) –– the 29-year-old slugger came plummeting back to earth last week, when his season-long Dodger Stadium struggles cratered to a new low.Tucker went 0-for-19 on the team’s seven-game homestand.

He was sat (or, perhaps more accurately, benched) on Saturday in what manager Dave Roberts had hoped would serve as a mental reset amid his home hitting problems.And before the start of a three-game road series in Denver on Monday, he was unable to cite specific solutions to his mounting frustrations at the plate.“If I knew, I’d obviously change something,” he reiterated.

“But just gotta keep playing.” California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.Please provide a valid email.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story “You can’t stop,” he later added.Tucker has voiced that mindset on several occasions earlier this season.

And whenev...