The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Camelback Ranch on Sunday in spring training action. James Tibbs III paced the offense, going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI, giving the coaching staff plenty to be encouraged about as the exhibition schedule continues. Landon Knack worked 0.2 innings on the mound, allowing 3 earned runs on 4 hits. The Dodgers finished with 13 hits on the day while holding the Angels to 7. 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
James Tibbs III was the key contributor at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI. His power was on full display throughout the game. The Dodgers will be hoping for more of the same as the spring continues.
Freddie Freeman chipped in, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI, Kyle Nevin added to the attack, going 1-for-1 with an RBI, and Noah Miller provided support, going 2-for-2 with a double. Multiple contributors at the plate made life difficult for the opposing pitching staff.
On the other side of the diamond, Vaughn Grissom led the Angels offense with a 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI day. Logan O'Hoppe also contributed, going 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI. Nelson Rada added a 1-for-3 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, running into trouble, working 0.2 innings while allowing 3 earned runs on 4 hits with one strikeout. He threw 26 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 spotless, combining for 8.1 scoreless innings while striking out eight. 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. Cody Morse recorded the save to close out the game.
Among the relievers, Alex Vesia stood out with 1.0 innings of scoreless work, striking out three. It was an impressive showing that could factor into roster decisions.
How It Happened
Angels got on the board first with three runs in the first inning. The Dodgers answered with a run in the first. The Dodgers tacked on a run in the second. The Dodgers pushed across a run in the sixth. The Dodgers plated a run in the seventh. The Dodgers spread their scoring across four different innings, applying consistent pressure throughout the game. The Dodgers out-hit Angels 13-7 on the day, with 2 errors committed between the two clubs. A crowd of 11,167 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.