Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have relied on Tony Gonsolin as the fifth member of their starting rotation, yet’s to provide much length through four outings. Gonsolin’s four innings of work on Friday was his longest start of the year but still required the Dodgers to use multiple relief pitchers.
Victor Gonzalez was first into the game, but he only managed to retire two of four batters faced. Joe Kelly entered with runners at the corners and then faced a situation with two scoring position when Joc Pederson stole second base.
Kelly worked out of the jam and preserved the Dodgers’ 2-1 lead at the the time by striking out Kris Bryant.