As Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw made his departure in the second inning Friday night, the bullpen became the unlikely hero of the 10-9 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The opening contest of the four-game series in Arizona was crucial to win, but with the Dodgers starter making an early exit, it was doubtful that Los Angeles would come out of the rivalry matchup victorious.
The bullpen answered the call. In an impromptu bullpen game, the Dodgers turned to Joe Kelly, Alex Vesia, Ryan Brasier, Michael Kopech, Daniel Hudson, Blake Treinen, and Anthony Banda to hold off the Diamondbacks for eight innings.