LOS ANGELES — Dustin May In his recovery from Tommy John surgery, he dominated the game for five innings. Will Smith Justin Turner Three-run homers were hit and the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday victory over the – 7-0 Miami Marlins.
May’s first appearance in the big league since May 2021 saw him surrender just one hit, strike out nine, and walk two. His 13 previous batters were retired.
The 24-year-old righty with long, red hair showed great promise over parts of his last three seasons and gave indications that he could contribute to the team with the highest record in major league baseball.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained that he struck a guy out to finish the third, fourth innings with a slider. He was upset thinking that this pitch should always be there all the times. He is his most harsh critic. But I think we all were happy, even though everything was taken into consideration. He was great, although I know he will poke holes in his outing.
May’s return occurred after the Dodgers discovered Monday that May was a right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) would need surgery and would be out the rest of the season.
May stated, “We have many great guys on the team and a bunch of guys who can pick one up. So I’m going to just go out there and do my job and not put on any extra pressure.” “I feel like myself these last few weeks.” [rehab] It was the same thing.
Freddie Freeman The Dodgers also had a run, which extended their home winning streak by eight games.
The Marlins had just three hits with Jon Berti They lost two of their nine previous games, and they got two more.
May was unable to keep up with Miami’s demands and gave up one of her votes. Joey Wendle He threw his third pitch. After Wendle took second base, May was able to walk JJ Bleday Brian Anderson On eight consecutive balls, struck out Nick Fortes End the threat
“I don’t think he was overhyped,” Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes said. “He may have been inside, but he didn’t show it too often. It was nice to see. [him recover] We are glad to have him back.”
This story was provided by The Associated Press.