The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 10-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium on Saturday in spring training action. Teoscar Hernández paced the offense, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, giving the coaching staff plenty to be encouraged about as the exhibition schedule continues. Landon Knack worked 2.0 innings on the mound, allowing 3 earned runs on 3 hits. The Dodgers finished with 11 hits on the day while holding the Mariners to 7. It was an encouraging performance for the Dodgers as they continue sharpening the roster for the regular season. Games like these serve as a valuable measuring stick for where the team stands heading into the campaign.
Key Performers
Teoscar Hernández was the top performer at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The long ball provided a major boost to the offensive attack. It was the kind of day at the plate that suggests good things ahead for the Dodgers offense.
James Tibbs III provided support, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, and three RBI, Kyle Tucker also contributed, going 1-for-1 with a home run and an RBI, and Santiago Espinal chipped in, going 1-for-3 with an RBI. It was a balanced attack that kept the pressure on from the first pitch to the last.
On the other side of the diamond, Colt Emerson led the Mariners offense with a 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI day. Rhylan Thomas also contributed, going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Brock Rodden added a 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI effort as well. Despite those contributions, the Dodgers pitching staff did enough to limit the damage and secure the victory.
On the Mound
Landon Knack got the start, having a rough go of it, working 2.0 innings while allowing 3 earned runs on 3 hits with four strikeouts. He threw 45 pitches in the outing. His outing provided the coaching staff with another data point as rotation and bullpen decisions loom.
The bullpen combined for 5.6 innings of work, allowing 4 earned runs while striking out nine. The relief corps did its job in protecting the lead after the starter departed. Managing the bullpen workload is a key priority during the spring, and every outing helps the coaching staff gauge who is ready for high-leverage situations.
Among the relievers, Edgardo Henriquez stood out with 1.1 innings of scoreless work, striking out three. The outing gave the coaching staff confidence in his ability to contribute this season.
How It Happened
The Dodgers struck first, scoring three runs in the first inning. Mariners countered with three runs in the second. The Dodgers struck back with six runs in the sixth. Mariners answered with a run in the seventh. The Dodgers responded with a run in the ninth. Mariners countered with three runs in the ninth. The Dodgers spread their scoring across three different innings, applying consistent pressure throughout the game. The Dodgers out-hit Mariners 11-7 on the day, with both teams playing clean defense. A crowd of 11,663 was on hand to take in the action.
Looking Ahead
It was a productive day for the Dodgers, who continue to put the pieces in place ahead of the regular season. The coaching staff will take the positives from this outing and use the remaining spring games to finalize the roster. Days like this one suggest the Dodgers are heading in the right direction as Opening Day draws closer.