Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing leave win over Twins with injury scares

The Dodgers left Target Field with a win and two injury scares.

Los Angeles beat the Twins 2-1 on Tuesday night behind six no-hit relief innings from Eric Lauer, but Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing both exited the game early.

Tucker leaves in the second

Tucker departed in the second inning after reaching second base and was reported to have lower back spasms. Reporting indicated the Dodgers were not overly concerned and did not expect imaging.

The injury matters because Tucker has been a regular part of the lineup, and the Dodgers are already managing a thin roster.

Rushing exits after foul tip

Rushing left in the third inning after taking a foul tip off his mask. He was evaluated for a concussion and was reported to have passed an initial concussion test.

Rushing was in the lineup because Will Smith was already unavailable, adding to the Dodgers’ catching concerns. The club planned to carry an extra catcher as a precaution for the next game.

Win holds up

The Dodgers still had enough to finish the job. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman hit solo home runs for the only runs in the game, and Lauer’s long relief outing shut down Minnesota after opener Will Klein.

The result kept Los Angeles in position while it waits for a clearer read on two injuries that could affect the lineup in the next game.