Despite the loss, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praises Landon Knack for strong pitching.
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Landon Knack proved to be one of the few bright spots during a dim Friday for the Dodgers. On Friday, the Dodgers announced that starter Gavin Stone, who had been the lone pitcher to make every start this season up to this point, wasdue to inflammation in his right shoulder. Later, outfielder Teoscar Hernández exited Friday's 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians early due to a foot injury.
Knack, making his first start in nearly a month, allowed three hits and two earned runs while walking one and striking a career-high eight over six innings. This was also just the second time that Knack has pitched a full six innings in the major leagues. The Dodgers lost, but Knack once again came through with an important start for the team.“He did everything we hoped for and more.
Knack has now appeared in 11 games for the Dodgers this season with nine starts. He is 2-3, with a 3.00 ERA and 52 strikeouts. Over 12 starts with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, Knack is 4-3 with a 3.71 ERA and 79 strikeouts. Having Knack is crucial for the Dodgers, whose starting rotation has been decimated by injuries. Stone, Tyler Glasnow, andover the last month, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto is just returning from a strained rotator cuff.
Even if the Dodgers get several starters back before the postseason, it's unclear how ready they will be coming off an injury. Knack gives the team a much-needed reliable arm.Eva graduated from UCLA in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Communication. She has been covering college and professional sports since 2022.
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