Walker Buehler managed to do more than Clayton Kershaw during Spring Training, but his preparation for the start of the 2019 MLB season was interrupted and unconventional nonetheless. And it’s what most have pointed to as reason the right-hander hasn’t been overly sharp thus far.
Buehler has been plagued by inconsistent command and while acknowledging an abbreviated workload in spring likely is behind some of the trouble, he’s refused to use that as an excuse.
Coming off what he considered a positive progression, Buehler turned in another encouraging start for the Dodgers. He matched a season high with eight strikeouts and held the Atlanta Braves without a run until the fourth inning.