Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler made the primary begin of his minor league rehab task Sunday in Tacoma, pitching within the fourth inning for Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis.
Buehler retired his first seven batters confronted earlier than slowing down a bit within the third inning, strolling two and permitting an RBI single. He pitched within the fourth inning and took first earlier than permitting a one-out residence run, ending his day. In all, Buehler allowed three runs (two earned) in 3⅓ innings, throwing 54 pitches, roughly within the vary of the 45-50 pitches he was anticipated to throw.
Buehler averaged 94 mph on his four-seam fastball and topped out at 95.7 mph within the outfield.
Sunday was the primary recreation in opposition to an precise opponent for Buehler since final Sept. 3, additionally with Oklahoma Metropolis. He mentioned on Saturday that he was ready for a way to reply to the depth of the competitors of actual video games.
What's subsequent for Buehler is but to be decided, however with Low-A Rancho Cucamonga beginning its season subsequent weekend, it's doable Buehler might make two rehab begins in place earlier than figuring out the following step.
“It's about constructing and perfecting his entire pitching combine, so as soon as he will get there, he can go six innings, and he can recuperate properly, and he seems like he's outfitted to go on the market and nonetheless get hitters within the main league,” supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned Friday.
