Dodgers 3B Justin Turner likely out for rest of postseason with hamstring strain

If the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to repeat as World Series champions, they are going to have to do it without their starting third baseman.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that veteran slugger Justin Turner sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain during the team’s 9-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLCS, and barring a miracle, will be sidelined for the remainder of the MLB postseason.

“I feel bad for Justin. JT is a warrior. Obviously you can see him walking off the field, it’s a hamstring (injury),” said Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock.

“You never want to see your teammate go down. He’s given everything he’s got.”

The 36-year old has hit .118 with one homer and one RBI in 10 games this postseason.