Heading into the three-game series against the San Francisco Giants, the Los Angeles Dodgers already knew they would get a look at former teammate Alex Wood. However, the weekend set added another layer to that when the Giants called up Scott Kazmir for a start on Saturday.
It marked his first time pitching in a Major League game since the 2016 season, which Kazmir spent with the Dodgers. “Credit to Scott,” manager Dave Roberts said before his club’s 6-3 win. “Wants to keep going, feels there’s more in the tank.
“I definitely didn’t expect to see him make a start against us this year, but credit to his perseverance.