The Dodgers concluded their Cactus League video games this spring as they fell to the Seattle Mariners by a closing rating of 8-1.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto began sturdy in his third and closing begin of the spring, putting out the facet in an ideal first inning and tallying 5 strikeouts in three shutout innings. When Yamamoto confronted Seattle's lineup the second time round, the Mariners' offense adjusted to attain two runs in every of the subsequent two innings, prompting supervisor Dave Roberts to drag Yamamoto with one out remaining within the prime. of the fifth inning. Yamamoto finishes this spring with a mixed ERA of 8.38 whereas putting out 14 batters in 9 2⁄3 innings.
The Dodgers had loads of alternatives early to benefit from having runners in scoring place, however have been unable to capitalize. Mookie Betts, who was thought of for his elite base operating skills, was singled within the third inning and was thrown out attempting to steal second base within the fifth inning, every leading to scoreless innings.
Shohei Ohtani struggled on the plate, going 0-3 on the plate whereas putting out twice. Ohtani completed the spring with a .500/.577/.909 slash line with two house runs and 9 RBI, putting out seven occasions and strolling 4 occasions.
Nabil Crismatt, Alex Vesia and JP Feyereisen mixed to strike out 2 2⁄3 shutout innings in aid, with Vesia putting out the facet within the prime of the eighth inning and Feyereisen tossing an ideal ninth inning.
Will Smith was a late scratch for at this time's recreation as a consequence of again tightness.
Subsequent
The Dodgers will fly to Seoul, South Korea and tackle the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO on Saturday, with recreation time scheduled for 8:00 pm PT. The Dodgers have but to announce who will begin in opposition to the Heroes.
