The Cleveland Guardians faced the LA Dodgers in the Dodger’s last game before heading to Japan. Doug Nikhazy made his first start of Spring Training and was punished for it.
- Nikhazy finished the day with 4H, 7ER, 4BB, 2Ks in 1.2 innings pitched. I’m not going to read into this start. You can’t throw a pitcher who finished in AAA last year into a game and expect them to be perfect against a World Series caliber lineup.
- The next couple of pitchers had similar struggles against the Dodgers. Ellerts worked 1⁄3 innings allowing one run and four walks.