The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Camelback Ranch on Tuesday in spring training action. Freddie Freeman paced the offense, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, giving the coaching staff plenty to be encouraged about as the exhibition schedule continues. On the mound, Tyler Glasnow turned in a solid outing, working 4.1 innings of 1-run ball with five strikeouts. The Dodgers finished with 7 hits on the day while holding the Diamondbacks to 5. The Dodgers will take confidence from a well-rounded effort on both sides of the ball. Spring training is about building toward the regular season, and this was a step in the right direction.
Key Performers
Freddie Freeman was the standout at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. His extra-base hit was a key moment in the game. The Dodgers will be hoping for more of the same as the spring continues.
Eliezer Alfonzo added to the attack, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI, Mookie Betts provided support, going 2-for-3, and Andy Pages also contributed, going 1-for-3. Multiple contributors at the plate made life difficult for the opposing pitching staff.
On the other side of the diamond, Jordan Lawlar led the Diamondbacks offense with a 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI day. Luken Baker also contributed, going 2-for-3. Tim Tawa added a 1-for-4 with a double effort as well. Despite those contributions, the Dodgers pitching staff did enough to limit the damage and secure the victory.
On the Mound
Tyler Glasnow earned the win after turning in a quality outing, working 4.1 innings while allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits with five strikeouts. He threw 60 pitches in the outing. The coaching staff will review his performance as they continue mapping out the pitching plan for the regular season.
The bullpen was excellent, combining for 4.2 scoreless innings while striking out six. The Dodgers continue to sort through their relief options as they build their Opening Day bullpen. Every inning pitched in the spring is an opportunity for pitchers to make their case for a spot on the roster when the games start counting. Chris Campos recorded the save to close out the game.
Among the relievers, Chris Campos stood out with 2.0 innings of scoreless work, striking out four. It was an impressive showing that could factor into roster decisions.
How It Happened
Diamondbacks got on the board first with a run in the first inning. The Dodgers responded with a run in the first. The Dodgers pushed across two runs in the fourth. The Dodgers plated a run in the sixth. The Dodgers spread their scoring across three different innings, applying consistent pressure throughout the game. The Dodgers out-hit Diamondbacks 7-5 on the day, with 3 errors committed between the two clubs. A crowd of 8,636 was on hand to take in the action.
Looking Ahead
The Dodgers will look to build on this positive performance as spring training winds down. With the regular season rapidly approaching, outings like this one provide confidence and continuity for a roster that is rounding into form. Every remaining exhibition game is another chance to sharpen the details before the games start counting for real.